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Pumpkin Spice Latte

Published: Oct 7, 2014 · Modified: Feb 20, 2018 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Why spend a fortune on Starbucks when you can make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at home? Scroll down for the recipe!

Keeping warm

Did you feel it today? The cold wind has blown in along with some crumpled brown leaves and we are on our way to Christmas! Autumn has well and truly arrived.

Another sure fire way to tell the changing of the seasons is a little less romantic...just look in shop windows to see the autumnal themed displays and Christmas gifts appearing near tills!

Those of you who look for caffeine hit in the morning will also have noticed the arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks – the red cups will be here before you know it…

I'm not a fan of coffee unfortunately which means I often miss out on this changing of the seasons event so this year I decided I would make my own.

Why pay nearly £3 for a lukewarm drink when you can make your own at home! You can even serve it in your favourite mug – yay! Oh and in case you missed the scandal a couple of years ago...the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte doesn't even contain pumpkin!!!

I was actually surprised at just how easy it was to make the pumpkin spice base. With a can of pumpkin purée lurking in my cupboard and cinnamon and nutmeg jostling with other long-forgotten spices that haven’t been touched since last Christmas, I soon discovered I actually had all of the ingredients I would need right here. No trip to the supermarket for me.

With this easy to follow recipe you will be able to ditch the trek to the coffee house out in the cold this autumn and instead invite your friends round to yours!

Why not ask them bring the cookies and cake?

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte Base - perfect for making the hot drink at home

The recipe

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Emma
Here you'll find out how to make a pumpkin spice latte base, made with REAL pumpkin. I'll also show you how to turn that base into a hot drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12 portions
Calories 71.65 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Pumpkin Spice Base:

  • ½ can pumpkin puree
  • 150 grams light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon all spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

For the Latte:

  • 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin spice latte base see above
  • 1 teaspoon ground coffee
  • 240 millilitres milk
  • Squirty cream optional
  • Cinnamon to dust, optional

Instructions
 

To make the Pumplin Spice Base:

  • Mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar and spices in a small bowl until a smooth paste has formed.
  • Store in a steralised jar in the fridge until you need to use it.

For the Latte

  • Fill your favourite mug with a glass of milk.
  • Pour the glass of milk into a milk pan and heat slowly on a low heat.
  • Add the tablespoon of pumpkin spice latte base along with the coffee and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk fast enough and you'll get that real coffee house frofth!
  • Once the milk is at your desired temperature, decant back into your favourite mug.
  • Top with squirty cream and sprinkles if you wish.

Notes

The jar of pumpkin spice latte base will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks (if you don't use it all by then!)

Nutrition

Calories: 71.65kcalCarbohydrates: 15.53gProtein: 0.94gFat: 0.75gSaturated Fat: 0.43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.15gCholesterol: 2.48mgSodium: 12.58mgPotassium: 91.56mgFiber: 0.93gSugar: 13.87gVitamin A: 2791.69IUVitamin C: 0.81mgCalcium: 48.18mgIron: 0.43mg
Keyword all spice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, light brown sugar, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

So, as you snuggle up on your sofa with home-made pumpkin spice latte in hand, look out at the bleak autumn sky and smile. Not only did you avoid having to wait in line for you pumpkin spice latte...but remember this, it's only 79 days until Christmas!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. belleofthecarnival says

    October 08, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      October 08, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks Belle! Believe it or not, it tastes better than it looks.

      Emma

      Reply
      • belleofthecarnival says

        October 09, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        It looks good to me!

        Reply
        • efwalt says

          October 09, 2014 at 3:58 pm

          Thanks 🙂 that means a lot!

          Reply
  2. Kerry @ Kerry Cooks says

    October 09, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Yummy

    Reply
  3. Kerry @ Kerry Cooks says

    October 09, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Oops, meant to say more than just yummy! This looks great, and I bet it tastes a whole lot better than the gross starbucks version!

    Reply
    • efwalt says

      October 09, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Thanks Kerry! I still can't believe that the Starbucks version doesn't have ANY pumpkin in. I don't understand how its possible to make one without!?
      Emma

      Reply
  4. jacquee | i sugar coat it! says

    October 04, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    homemade pumpkin spice latte is sooo much better than store-bought, especially when made with fresh pumpkin. your recipe sounds delightful!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      October 04, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      I couldn't agree more jacquee! Fresh pumpkin is what makes this better than most 😀 glad you like it!

      Reply

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