Description
A cozy, homemade pumpkin spice latte featuring a rich, customizable pumpkin syrup made with pure pumpkin puree and classic fall spices, allowing you to control sweetness and enjoy a coffee shop quality drink at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp allspice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 shots espresso or 60ml strong coffee
- 1 cup milk (whole, oat, almond, or soy)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Extra spice dusting for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until syrup thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely to prevent bitterness in the coffee.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee.
- Heat milk until steaming hot (around 150°F / 65°C), ensuring it does not boil.
- Froth the milk using a handheld frother until velvety microfoam forms.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of cooled pumpkin syrup to a mug and stir into the hot coffee.
- Pour frothed milk over the coffee.
- Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin spice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. For a smoother texture, strain the syrup after cooling. The syrup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 3 months. For best foam, start with cold milk before heating and frothing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, homemade syrup, fall recipe, coffee shop copycat, pumpkin syrup, dairy-free latte, cozy drinks