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    Home » Recipes » Fall

    Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce

    Published: Oct 8, 2021 · Updated: Oct 8, 2021 by Katie | Wheat by the Wayside · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Pumpkin spice sauce drizzling from a spoon into a mason jar.
    A stream of copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce pouring into a mason jar.

    If you enjoy drinking Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes every fall, you're going to love this copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce recipe! Only three simple ingredients, no cooking required! Then you can make your own pumpkin spice flavored coffee or tea right at home!

    A stream of copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce pouring into a mason jar.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sauce
    • Top Recipe Tip
    • Dairy-Free Options
    • Storage
    • More Fall Recipes
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    It's officially fall and that also means the return of pumpkin spice season! You really can't deny the unbelievable popularity of the official Starbucks drink of fall, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, affectionately dubbed the PSL.

    But do you even have any idea how easy it is to make that magical pumpkin spice sauce right at home and not to mention, on the cheap?

    Whether you want to make your own to save some cash or to avoid potential cross-contact from gluten at Starbucks, I've got you covered. Get ready to blow your mind with how easy it is to make your own homemade pumpkin spice sauce, with only a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time!

    Ingredients

    As someone with Celiac disease, I am no stranger to looking at the list of ingredients on literally everything I consume. Starbucks drinks are no exception. Although I haven't been to a Starbucks in years, I was curious if I could make a copycat version of the PSL so I looked up the ingredients in their app. Here's what I found:

    Screenshot of the pumpkin spice latte ingredients from Starbucks website.

    The Pumpkin Spice Sauce is basically just sugar, condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and natural flavors. This tells me we can absolutely make a homemade version of this and with only three ingredients!

    A can of pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and a jar of pumpkin spice sauce on a white wooden board.

    Here's what you'll need:

    • Real pumpkin puree: I prefer Libby's brand.
    • Sweetened condensed milk: not evaporated milk.
    • Pumpkin pie spice

    I saw a few recipes floating around for this sauce but none of them were quite as simple as this one. Some started with simple syrup and others started with sweetened condensed milk but added even more sugar or maple syrup. Honestly, none of that is necessary! Sweetened condensed milk is already sweet enough on it's own! Plus, by only using sweetened condensed milk, most of the work is already done for us!

    How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sauce

    This is where the literal magic happens. Once you see how easy this is, you'll probably be mad at yourself and Starbucks for taking all of your money every fall. But hey, you live and learn. Are you ready for this?

    Stirring the ingredients for the sauce together, pouring into a mason jar, drizzling sauce into coffee.
    1. Stir the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl.
    2. Whisk if needed to get out any lumps.
    3. Pour the sauce into a mason jar and refrigerate.
    4. Use about 1 tablespoon (you could add more if you like) in your morning coffee, iced lattes, or homemade Frappuccinos.

    That's literally how easy it is and let me tell you, it's unbelievable how good it is! It's a taste of fall in every sip!

    In this one recipe, you'll get about 36 tablespoons of sauce, that's basically 36 Pumpkin Spice Lattes for the cost of one PSL at Starbucks! [Insert exploding head emoji.]

    Pumpkin sauce drizzling from a spoon into a mason jar.

    Top Recipe Tip

    Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for a while after you make it. I found that the pumpkin pie spice kind of gets caught in your throat if you use the sauce immediately.

    Give the sauce time to rest and hydrate the spices and this is no longer an issue.

    Dairy-Free Options

    I think you could make a dairy-free version of this recipe, too! Just substitute a diary-free sweetened condensed milk!

    • Check out this easy recipe for dairy-free sweetened condensed milk!
    • Or buy Nestle lactose-free sweetened condensed milk (contains milk) or
    • Nature's charm sweetened condensed coconut milk.

    Storage

    Store the sauce in a small jar with a lid in the refrigerator. I think the sauce could potentially last about two weeks in the fridge, maybe longer. If you see mold or anything funky, throw it out.

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    More Fall Recipes

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    • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies (Dairy-Free Option)
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    Recipe

    A stream of copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce pouring into a mason jar.

    Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce

    Katie | Wheat by the Wayside
    If you enjoy drinking Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes every fall, you're going to love this copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce recipe! Only three simple ingredients and no cooking required! Then make your own pumpkin spice drinks right at home!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Miscellaneous
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 36 tablespoons
    Calories 37 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
    • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions
     

    • Stir ingredients together in a small bowl.
    • Use about 1 tablespoon of sauce in your preferred coffee/espresso drink.
    • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Stephanie

      November 02, 2021 at 6:31 am

      How is this only 37 calories per serving if 1 tablespoon of condensed milk has 65 itself?

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        November 27, 2021 at 9:20 am

        This is what comes out when I use the nutrition calculator built in to the recipe card. If you need precise information (for any recipe you find on the internet), you should always do your own calculations. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only.

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    2. Cathy Middleton

      November 14, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for an early Thanksgiving with some family and it was a HUGE success! I originally fiund it for a cheesecake topping, which was deeeelish, and some of us put it in our coffee too...yum!!!
      I made a double recipe by just using 2 cans sweetened condensed milk and a 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree & 4.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Even the men were crazy for it!
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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        November 27, 2021 at 8:59 am

        So great to hear! Using as a cheesecake topping is a genius idea!

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