Pumpkin Spice Latte
This Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe features a homemade spiced pumpkin sauce, espresso, and creamy, frothy milk. It's a cafe-worthy drink that's easy to make at home, the perfect fall latte!
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Sauce
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple sugar, or light brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, optional but delicious
For One Latte
- 2 shots freshly pulled espresso, see notes
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin sauce, or to taste
- ½ cup whole milk
- Whipped cream and cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
For the Pumpkin Sauce
- Combine all pumpkin sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use (up to 7 days).
For The Latte
- In your favorite mug, stir together espresso and pumpkin sauce.
- Heat milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is just steaming, about 150℉.
- Froth milk until it develops a ½” thick layer of foam, about 20 seconds using a wand frother - or by very carefully shaking the milk in a mason jar (I recommend wrapping the jar in a towel it will be hot).
- Pour frothed milk over the espresso. Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Espresso - I use my Nespresso maker to make this latte – my favorite pods are the Scuro and Chairo, but you could use very strong black coffee or a bottled espresso.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 182kcal Carbohydrates: 29g Protein: 4g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 13mg Sodium: 58mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 24g
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