Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
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Grab this easy recipe for how to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at home and skip the line at your local coffee shop! Hello, Fall!
You can make this recipe for one, or double, triple, quadruple or make in bulk to serve friends! See my instructions below.
IT’S FALL, Y’ALL. Can there be leaves on the ground, and crispness in the air, please? Hi Phoenix, AZ – I’m looking at YOU. I’m sure there is some law about posting about Fall before labor day, but I’m just super anxious for Fall to be here already.
It’s September, and I waited 3 whole days before sharing this with you. I feel like that’s an achievement because ever since I first started testing and tweaking this recipe, I’ve been drinking them ever since.
The appearance of Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes on the menu is a sure sign that cooler weather, cute boots, pretty scarves and holidays are on their way!! I live in hope.
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Why you’ll love this
This recipe contains real pumpkin, not just pumpkin spice. We begin by heating milk, maple syrup, pumpkin and spices until bubbling, but not boiling. Then we grab a shot of espresso, and add the hot milk to it.
- No waiting in lines. Make this right in your own kitchen.
- Budget-friendly. There is no need to spend $5 for a cup of coffee.
- Easy. Super easy to make!
Do you love making homemade hot drinks? Try my Gingerbread Latte, or my Eggnog Latte Recipe . The whole family will love this Crockpot Hot Chocolate or you can make Irish Coffee for the adults (and you should).
Why are pumpkin spice lattes so popular?
Well, I can’t answer for the rest of the world, but it’s because it tastes like dessert! Pumpkin Pie reminds me of holidays and family and nostalgia. I’m not alone – did you know that in coffee shops there have been over 200 million cups sold in the US alone?
Yeah, it’s not going away anytime soon!
What does a PSL taste like?
Warm pumpkin pie spiced pumpkin purée, subtle sweetness from maple syrup, strong hot coffee, and topped with whipped cream? Yes, please!
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How to make this recipe
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JumpMake the milk base
Add the milk, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree to a saucepan, and whisk together. Heat gently until the mixture comes to a simmer, whisking regularly.
Assembly. Brew some espresso or strong coffee, and add it to your cup. You’ll need a double shot (4oz) of espresso. Pour the milk mixture over the top and mix together. Decorate with whipped cream and a little extra pumpkin pie spice. Devour.
Kylee’s Notes
Pumpkin puree means canned pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. There is a definite difference!
Make ahead, in bulk. You could make a HUGE batch ahead and keep it warm in a slow cooker. Then all you’d need is some hot coffee and everyone could pour their own, and top it with whipped cream (or not). It would be awesome to make this and do an outdoor activity – then come inside for a hot drink!
If you are into that idea, you’ll love my Crockpot Hot Chocolate. It’s kind of epic, actually.
Microwave instructions: Heat the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a large microwave safe container until just beginning to bubble. Whisk thoroughly, and continue as directed.
Substitutions/Additions
Milk: You could switch out the dairy and use coconut milk, almond milk or any milk you enjoy.
Sweeteners:– Maple syrup, agave syrup, and honey all go well in this recipe. Use your favorite! You could use more or less sweetener based on your particular taste.
More recipes to love
Pumpkin spice flavored recipes:
- Pumpkin Waffles
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Coffee Cake from One Dish Kitchen
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Food Folks & Fun
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup less if you don’t like it sweet!
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 4 ounces shots espresso
Optional
- whipped cream and cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ¼ cup maple syrup, and ¼ cup pumpkin puree.
- Heat gently over medium low heat until the mixture comes to a simmer, whisking regularly. Do not boil!
- Brew some espresso or strong coffee and add it to a large cup. You will need 4 ounces shots espresso.
- Pour the milk mixture over the top of the coffee and mix.
- Decorate with whipped cream and cinnamon and a little extra pumpkin pie spice.
- Devour.
Notes
Kylee’s Notes
Pumpkin puree means canned pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. There is a definite difference! Make ahead, in bulk. You could make a HUGE batch ahead and keep it warm in a slow cooker. Then all you’d need is some hot coffee and everyone could pour their own, and top it with whipped cream (or not). It would be awesome to make this and do an outdoor activity – then come inside for a hot drink! If you are into that idea, you’ll love my Crockpot Hot Chocolate. It’s kind of epic, actually. Microwave instructions: Heat the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a large microwave safe container until just beginning to bubble. Whisk thoroughly, and continue as directed.Substitutions/Additions
Milk: You could switch out the dairy and use coconut milk, almond milk or any milk you enjoy. Sweeteners:– Maple syrup, agave syrup, and honey all go well in this recipe. Use your favorite! You could use more or less sweetener based on your particular taste.Would you like to save this recipe?
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
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