Pumpkin Spice Latte

top down view of pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon sticks

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5 from 7 votes

Perfectly spiced and sweetened, this homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real coffee and pumpkin!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Resting Time5

Total Time14

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: copycat starbucks recipe, pumpkin spice

Servings: cups

Calories: 272kcal

Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
3 Tbsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 - 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Heat over MED heat until the mixture is simmering, but don't bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat.
Stir in the sugar and coffee and let sit on the stove, with the heat off, for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Once the sugar has dissolved, stir in the heavy cream and vanilla.
Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Recipes makes approximately 3 cups.

PUMPKIN SPICE BLEND

3 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cloves

Mix it all together and store in an airtight container in at room temperature for up to 3 months.

PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP

3/4 cup water
3/4 cup light brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Add all ingredients to a saucepan, whisk well and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container (I use a mason jar). Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 - 1 1/2 weeks.

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