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Creamy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

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A cozy and creamy pumpkin spice latte made from scratch using real pumpkin puree and fresh spices, perfect for fall and easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) espresso or strong brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) milk (whole milk recommended, or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) brown sugar (can substitute maple syrup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 cup (8 fl oz) of espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (8 fl oz) milk and 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue whisking until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and froth the pumpkin milk mixture using a milk frother or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until frothy and creamy.
  5. Pour the brewed espresso into a mug. Slowly add the frothed pumpkin milk mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Warm the milk slowly over medium-low heat and stir constantly to avoid curdling or scorching. If you don’t have a frother, whisk vigorously by hand or shake in a sealed jar to create froth. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor. For dairy-free, use oat or full-fat coconut milk. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or substituting with maple syrup or natural sweeteners.

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