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Pumpkin Spice Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

Sep 20 by 1 Comment

Pumpkin Spice Latte

 

Recipe from The Kitchn

Pumpkin Spice Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything. Starbucks is bringing back the shinning stars of lattes, the queen of froth and the obsession of millions: The Pumpkin Spice Latte. I do believe I hear soft angel music playing in the background…

Here’s how to make an incredibly frothy pumpkin spice latte in your very own home.The best part is knowing what actually goes into these bad boys. It’s so easy, and you’ll have enough to share. That person better know how much you truly love them. Oh, and don’t skip the whip!

Ingredients

– 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
– 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more to garnish
– Freshly ground black pepper
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 to 2 shots espresso, about 1/4 cup
– 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped until firm peaks form

Equipment

– Mixer, whisk, or hand blender, to whip cream
– Saucepan
– Wooden spoon
– Whisk
– Blender
– Espresso maker or coffee maker

Instructions

Heat the pumpkin and spices: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the pumpkin with the pumpkin pie spice and a generous helping of black pepper for 2 minutes or until it’s hot and smells cooked. Stir constantly.

Stir in the sugar: Add the sugar and stir until the mixture looks like a bubbly thick syrup.
Warm the milk: Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Warm gently over medium heat, watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t boil over.
Blend the milk: Carefully process the milk mixture with a hand blender or in a traditional blender (hold the lid down tightly with a thick wad of towels!) until frothy and blended.
Mix the drinks: Make the espresso or coffee and divide between two mugs and add the frothed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg if desired.

Substitutions

Vanilla: Yes, this recipe calls for two tablespoons (not teaspoons) of vanilla. This sounds like a lot, but it does more than anything else to mimic the intense, even artificial, taste of the syrups used in coffee shops. But feel free to start with less and bump it up as needed.
Milk Fat: This recipe is most satisfying when made with whole milk, but 2% and skim can be substituted.
Canned Pumpkin Substitution: You can substitute 1 teaspoon Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup for the canned pumpkin if you have it on hand.

Sugar Substitute: You can use a sugar substitute in place of the sugar if desired. Add to taste.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute: No pumpkin pie spice? No problem — use our recipe to make it out of cinnamon, ginger, and other spices: Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Espresso Substitute: If you don’t have espresso on hand, you can use strong brewed coffee instead. Increase amount to 1/3 to 1/2 cup.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Recipe Notes

Make a big batch of pumpkin spice mix-in: If you like, you can make a big batch of the pumpkin spice base, and refrigerate. To make 8 full servings, cook 1/2 cup pureed or canned pumpkin with 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup vanilla extract. Refrigerate for up to 1 week and use as desired. To serve, blend 1/3 cup pumpkin spice mix-in with milk until frothy, and add 1 or 2 shots of espresso. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Be sure to check out all of our other awesome recipes while you are here!

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