Pumpkin Spice Latte

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This homemade pumpkin spice Latte is better than Starbuck's (and cheaper!) and is made with real pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Make the syrup for this pumpkin spice latte and have them all week long! Make my Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte for a version over ice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Cooling Time10

Total Time30

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Kosher

Servings: Lattes

Author: Adrianna Adarme

Cost: $4

Equipment

1 medium pot
1 espresso maker (optional)

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Syrup:

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 2/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice blend
1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (homemade or store-bought)

Pumpkin Spice Latte:

6 ounces warm or steamed milk
3 (2) ounces (shots) espresso (or strongly freshly brewed coffee)
1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup

Instructions

To Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:

Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, pumpkin spice, pumpkin purée, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Let cool in the pan for another 15 minutes before straining through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in vanilla extract.Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Makes enough for 10 lattes.

To Make the Pumpkin Spice Latte:

Using an espresso machine, pull two shots of espresso.
In a mug, pour in the shots of espresso and syrup. Mix until combined. Pour in the steamed or warmed milk. Top with a garnish of pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Repeat with any remaining pumpkin spice lattes you wish to make.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:

Milk choices. I used low-fat cow's milk but feel free to use oat milk, soy milk or almond milk.
Add ice. My recipe for Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte uses more syrup. This is because the ice really helps thin out the drink and make it not so sweet.
Use any leftover pumpkin puree for recipes like my pumpkin chili, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pasta alla vodka, or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

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