Description
This Pumpkin Spice Sauce is a rich, aromatic sauce that beautifully captures the essence of fall spices, perfect for drizzling over desserts, pancakes, or stirring into coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Spices & Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and water over medium heat.
- Dissolve Sugar and Simmer: Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer gently.
- Add Spices: Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well to ensure all spices are evenly incorporated into the sauce.
- Cook to Thicken: Continue to cook the sauce for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly to a smooth consistency.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Cool and Store: Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container to preserve freshness.
- Refrigeration: Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake or stir before each use for best texture.
Notes
- This sauce is great for topping pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or coffee.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a thinner sauce, add a little more water while cooking.
- Keep refrigerated and use within two weeks for optimal flavor and safety.
- Make sure to stir thoroughly to prevent burning or sticking while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice sauce, pumpkin sauce, fall sauce recipe, autumn flavors, pumpkin puree sauce, spiced pumpkin topping
