Fall Favorite: Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4
Description
Learn about the make the most iconic drink of the season at home and save yourself a trip to coffee shop.
Ingredients
Units
For the pumpkin spiced syrup
- 1-1/2 cup (360 ml) pureed pumpkin
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks or 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) grounded cloves
- 2 to 3 star anise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp nutmeg powder
For the latte
- 2 cups (480 ml) strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) half and half
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) pumpkin spiced syrup
Instructions
- To make the syrup, mix all the ingredients listed under syrup and bring it to a boil. Once done, let it simmer at a medium heat for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and once it cools down to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight jar. It will stay good in the refrigerator for weeks! (This makes about 2 cups of syrup)
- In a saucepan, mix coffee, pumpkin spiced syrup and heat it. Once done, keep it aside.
- To make the latte, pour the milk, half & half and heat it (not boil). Divide it into 4 coffee mugs and using a handy frother, create milk froth on all the cups. You can try with a small whisk if you don’t have the frother. It will not create a perfect froth but it will make it airy and create a small layer of froth on top.
- Pour the pumpkin spiced coffee in each of the mugs and if you wish, top it with some whipped cream.
- Dust cinnamon powder on top and sip!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Coffee
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 180
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the homemade pumpkin spice syrup keep?
Once cooled, store the syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator — it will stay good for weeks. One batch makes about 2 cups, enough for many lattes.
I don’t have a milk frother — can I still make this?
Yes. A small whisk works as a substitute — it won’t create a perfect froth, but it will aerate the milk enough to form a thin layer on top of each mug.
How much syrup goes into each latte?
I use 4 tablespoons of pumpkin spice syrup combined with 2 cups of strong brewed coffee, then divide that mixture between 4 mugs — so each latte gets roughly 1 tablespoon of syrup. Adjust to taste.
