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Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Easy Homemade Perfect for Fall

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A cozy, creamy pumpkin spice latte made at home with simple ingredients and warming spices, perfect for fall. This recipe delivers a velvety, flavorful drink without the fuss of syrups or additives.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or dairy alternative (almond, oat, or coconut milk)
  • 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • A pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of espresso or strong coffee. If using a drip coffee maker, brew a double strength cup. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup (240 ml) milk, 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and the pumpkin spice blend (½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ginger). Whisk constantly until warmed through but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and froth the milk mixture using a milk frother or whisk vigorously. Alternatively, pour into a French press and pump the plunger to froth.
  4. Pour the brewed coffee into a mug, then slowly add the frothed pumpkin milk mixture on top, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with the remaining foam.
  5. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Warm the milk gently without boiling to avoid burnt flavor and maintain froth quality. Fresh spices enhance flavor significantly. Use a pinch of salt to brighten flavors if latte tastes flat. For dairy-free, use almond, oat, or coconut milk. Maple syrup or honey can replace brown sugar. Froth milk while warm for best texture. Store pumpkin milk mixture in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently and froth again before use.

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