Here’s a delightful recipe for the best homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte that captures the cozy flavors of fall!
Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger)
For the Latte:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee or 1 shot of espresso
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 5-10 minutes).
- Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Remove from heat and let it cool. You can strain it if you prefer a smoother syrup.
- Prepare the Latte:
- Brew your coffee or espresso.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm (or froth it using a milk frother).
- In a large mug, combine the brewed coffee/espresso with 2-4 tablespoons of the pumpkin spice syrup (adjust to taste).
- Pour the warmed milk over the coffee mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve:
- Top with whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice on top.
- Enjoy your cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Tips
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less syrup according to your taste.
- For an iced version, let the coffee cool and serve it over ice with cold milk.
Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte!