The demand for pumpkin everything is apparently so out of control that there's now a shortage, so if you're looking for your pumpkin spice coffee fix and can't find it, there's only one thing to do: make it yourself. It's easier than you think.


If you're not sick of the pumpkin-flavored everything hitting store shelves, the blog Alaska from Scratch has a great method for making your own pumpkin spice syrup from fresh spices and ingredients. It's essentially a simple syrup infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and some pumpkin puree, all cooked down, strained, and allowed to cool. The whole process only takes about a half-hour, and you can get the full recipe at the link below.

Once you have your simple syrup, you're set on pumpkin spice lattes or other coffee drinks through the cold weather months, and you can use it to make add a little fall flavor to any drink—including coffee—you choose. Plus, if you make the syrup with fresh spices instead of flavorings and additives, you get a much better-tasting end result.


Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup | Alaska from Scratch