Real Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
A cozy, café-quality autumn treat made with real pumpkin purée and warm spices. Skip the artificial syrups for a velvety, earthy sweetness that feels like a hug in a mug.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk Must be warmed before blending
- 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso Dark roast recommended
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée Pure purée only, not pie filling
- 1 1/2 tbsp cane sugar Adjust slightly to your taste
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Plus extra for garnish
- whipped cream As desired for serving
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: Pour milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer until steaming (about 5 minutes). Do not boil.
- Brew the Coffee: Prepare half a cup of robust dark roast coffee or pull two fresh espresso shots.
- Blend: Combine hot milk, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cane sugar, and vanilla in a high-speed blender. Secure lid tightly and blend on medium-high for 45-60 seconds until frothy.
- Combine: Add the hot coffee to the blender and pulse a few times to fold it in without deflating the foam.
- Serve: Pour into mugs, top with a generous swirl of whipped cream, and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice. Serve immediately.
Notes
No blender? Whisk ingredients vigorously in the saucepan over medium heat until steaming and frothy. You can also swap cane sugar for maple syrup or honey at the same quantity.