Homemade Pumpkin Spice coffee syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 tsp salt
• dash of pepper for a little "zip"
• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin

 Brought all the above ingredients to a boil, and simmered for about 7-10 minutes. Added a tsp of rum after it cooled, and it was awesome added by the spoonful to my morning mocha.