Description
A cozy, homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree, cold-brewed coffee, and a custom spice syrup. It tastes like autumn, costs pennies compared to coffee shops, and is ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups strong coffee or cold brew concentrate
- 1 cup milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Nutmeg (freshly grated, for garnish)
- Ice (for iced version)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, water, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Whisk constantly to prevent clumping and burning. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes smooth.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for a few minutes. Optionally blend for extra smoothness.
- Brew strong coffee or cold brew concentrate. If using hot coffee, let it cool to room temperature.
- Heat milk in a microwave-safe jug or saucepan until steaming hot (do not boil).
- Froth the milk using a handheld frother or by shaking in a sealed jar until foamy.
- Fill a mug halfway with the cooled coffee.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the pumpkin spice syrup to the coffee and stir well.
- Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, holding back foam with a spoon, then scoop foam on top.
- For whipped cream topping, whip heavy cream with vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then dollop on top.
- Garnish with extra cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spice levels. Cold brew concentrate provides a smoother, less acidic base. The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. For an iced latte, froth cold milk and pour over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large mug (16oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, homemade latte, fall recipe, coffee shop copycat, pumpkin spice syrup, cold brew latte, autumn drink