When it gets cold outside and all you wish for is to hold a hot cup of flavorful coffee to enjoy the autumn weather, it’s always more easy to mix it at home than walk by or drive to the coffee shop. And more delicious. Plus, I just love how the home smells from freshly grounded coffee.
The pumpkin spiced syrup is extremely easy to make and can be store in the fridge for weeks long.
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Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A flavorful homemade pumpkin spiced latte
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 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 cup
- Calories: 180
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the pumpkin spice syrup keep, and how much does it make?
The syrup keeps in the refrigerator for weeks in an airtight jar. One batch makes about 2 cups of syrup. The latte uses 4 tablespoons per serving, so a single batch covers roughly 8 servings — well worth making ahead.
What makes this homemade syrup different from store-bought pumpkin spice syrups?
This version simmers whole spices — cinnamon sticks (or 1 tablespoon ground), 2-3 star anise, and freshly grated ginger alongside ground cloves and nutmeg — with ½ cup pumpkin puree and 1 cup sugar for 10-12 minutes. Store-bought syrups typically use artificial flavoring and lack the fresh ginger and star anise notes.
Do I need a milk frother to make this latte?
No — the recipe notes you can use a small whisk instead if you don't have a frother. It won't create a perfect froth, but it will make the milk airy with a small layer of foam on top. Heat the ½ cup milk and ½ cup half-and-half together (don't boil) before frothing.
