Hello, Fall. Hello, warm drinks. Hello, Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I humbly admit that I have been taking up side knitting jobs all summer and taking photos for friends just to cover my Pumpkin Spice Latte addiction for the fall season. Of course, making homemade pumpkin spice lattes would allow those earned gift cards to stretch into the Peppermint Mocha season, which is another admitted addiction I have. Thankfully, over the years I have mastered this little gem of a recipe and if I close my eyes, I swear I am in my favorite coffee shop sipping my favorite drink.
Lattes are an easy creation to make at home and I put my French Press to work in the winter by creating the strong brewed coffee needed for a delicious latte at home. In the summer, my cold brewed coffees are made with this little gadget and over the years it has paid for itself over and over again. Reserve a little pumpkin in your fridge when making your favorite pumpkin recipes and you can create one of these for a wonderful midday treat.
A batch of this simmering away on your stove will bring the scent of the Fall season right into the room. This milky coffee treat tastes just like a little pumpkin pie with a hint of cinnamon spices throughout. Top the latte with a little fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon to round out these beautiful flavors.
By making this at home, it is one homemade treat you can enjoy guilt-free as often as you like!
Recipe:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients:
2 cups milk
1 cup very strong coffee (4 tablespoons coffee grounds to 1 cup of hot water)
2 tablespoons vanilla
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon spice
2 heaping spoonfuls of pumpkin
Directions:
Pour all of the ingredients into a pot and heat over medium-high heat until the coffee is steaming hot, whisking with a wire whisk until the ingredients are incorporated and a little frothy. Pour into mugs and top with fresh whipped cream & cinnamon. Enjoy!
Note- If you are not a fan of the cinnamon texture, I am seeing in the comments and through Facebook that adding a cinnamon stick to the coffee mixture while heating it can be a great remedy to the cinnamon texture. This way you get all of the cinnamon taste, but none of the grit! This is just a base recipe that can be played with to your own tastes and preferences. It is meant to be personalized depending on how you like your latte! Thank you all for trying and sharing this recipe! The response has been overwhelming on this one!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 2
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I love pumpkin spice latte. I only go to Starbucks 1 time each year and I save that trip for this delectable treat. Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe! I can’t wait to try it!
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Amy Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
You are very disciplined, Michelle! Only one time a year? I am amazed! I hope this helps for all those other days and be sure to come back and tell me what you think!
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Yum! I’m sipping my first Starbucks pumpkin spice latte of the season. I make espresso at home using a Bialetti Moka, and I still have a stockpile of pumpkin, so I will be trying your recipe.
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Amy Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Be sure to let me know what you think, Jen! I hope you like this DIY version as much as I do!
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This sounds delish… now, I just need to find a solution for making strong coffee since I have a Keurig.
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Amy Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I don’t have a Keurig, but is there a way to adjust the size of the cup of coffee with the amount in the pod? Not sure how that works since I don’t have one of those. I think you could maybe add instant coffee to make it a little stronger! I hope that helps!
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Jill Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I’ve been making lattes with my Keurig and I just fill up my pod as far as it will go with coffee grounds and use the smallest size cup you can, and do that twice and it tasted just yummy!
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Amy Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Thanks for this tip, Jill! I appreciate it!
Kim of Mo'Betta Reply:
October 30th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Happened to see your comment & just wanted to say if you buy the iced coffee blends for Keurig (I have Nantucket Iced Coffee) and just brew it like a normal cup (not over ice) – it is super strong and works great for these type recipes! (works for me anyway!)
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Lora Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 2:19 am
Try one of the dark,strong coffee k-cups they offer! Jet fuel is one. They do make some nice strong ones you just have to look. You could also make 2 or 3 cups worth and concentrate it a bit in a sauce pan on the stove. Just simmer a while uncovered to evaporate some liquid. Have yummy fun experimenting !
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Yummy! I just finished up my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season and I think I’ll make some pumpkin muffins tonight so I’ll have leftover pumpkin to try out this recipe for tomorrow!
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I’ve never tasted pumpkin spice latte before and know I can.
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Sounds yummy! Are you using solid pack Pumpkin or Pumpkin Puree?
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Amy Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Just the solid packed pumpkin, Lynn. Nothing too fancy!
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Hi! Just made your recipe for the first time. I used a french press…also the first time. I used 4 TB coffee to 1 cup hot water and ended up with 3/4 cup coffee. Should I increase water to 1 1/4 cup to get the desired strength and amount? Coffee was a bit weak for a latte…going to try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
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Amy Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Theresa- You can always decrease the milk by 1/4 cup and it should still give you a good two servings! Good luck and fingers crossed you can get it to your desired strength.
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Do you just use pureed pumpkin? Or canned?
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Amy Reply:
September 10th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I just used canned pumpkin!! I hope that helps!
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Made this tonight. It’s good, but doesn’t have that sweet pumpkin-pie flavor I was looking for. I added some nutmeg, allspice & ginger to try to achieve the desired effect. Can I maybe use pumpkin pie filling instead of the pure pumpkin puree?
I’m a former Starbucks partner who has been relocated to the land of No Starbucks (aka, the boonies of south Arkansas…can this place GET anymore stoneage?!). Therefore, since my nearest Starbucks is 2 hours away, I MUST find a suitable replacement!
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Amy Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 11:46 am
I have never used pumpkin pie filling before, but you could definitely try that. You could also increase the sugar or make a simple syrup that you could add until it got to the sweetness level you desire. I hope that helps!!
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I thought this was good, but I think it needs some tweaking. I had to use the full amount of sugar in order to have it be the right balance of sweet. I also am going to try brewing the coffee with a cinnamon stick in the pot instead of adding ground cinnamon to the brew. I’ve used this technique before with regular coffee and it’s amazing. With ground cinnamon I think it was just a bit grainy. I might also add whole nutmeg or allspice to the pot.
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Amy Reply:
September 15th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I just adjusted the recipe to the four teaspoons of sugar since it definitely needs it. I had the other option for those that like a less sweet coffee. Love the idea of adding the cinnamon to your brew too. Sometimes I skip the cinnamon and just buy the cinnamon coffee at the store
Thanks so much for sharing your tip!
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This looks marvelous!! I’ll be making these now, because there’s not one good coffee shop where I live! Boo.
Beautiful pictures, too.
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Amy Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Aw, thank you so much, Leslie! There are too many coffee shops in my area, I can get myself in some real trouble
I hope that you enjoy this latte as much as we have!
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I made this for the first time this afternoon…It is WONDERFUL!! In fact, I’m brewing more coffee right now to make some more!
I love getting pumpkin lattes from Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts but can’t justify spending the extra money so this is perfect!! Thanks!
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Amy Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Oh, you just made my day with this comment, Tara! I am so glad that you liked it and so glad I could help you reduce the spending and still get your pumpkin spice latte fix. Thank you again for letting me know!
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I’ve made this at least a half dozen times now…YUM!! Thanks for sharing. I reduced the sugar and with the last two I’ve made, I’ve cut the cinnamon stick in half to make ‘em stretch a little, but those are the only changes I’ve made. Thanks again! LOVE the recipe and all the money I’m saving
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Amy Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Wow, I am so impressed that you are loving it that much. You made my day, Sara! I am so glad it has translated into some saved money for your family too!
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The combination of flavors used here doesn’t look terribly different from the recipe Stephanie O’Dea posted at Crockpot 365. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, she says to use cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Those wanting to tweak the spice combo here might try that.
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Did you use canned pumpkin? I always have homemade puree but I tried a similar recipe and my puree wasn’t quite fine enough. It all sank to the bottom, so while the latte was still pretty good, I couldn’t drink all of it. I’m thinking about trying canned just for the texture.
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Amy Reply:
October 5th, 2011 at 1:44 am
I have never tried homemade puree with this one. If you do, you want to make sure that you drain the loose water from it so that it is thicker. The canned stuff, I think, has a thicker consistency, and more of the flavor you are going after!
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This recipe is incredible! Idk what people are complaining about with the texture, because I am not having that problem at all. I tried another pumpkin spice recipe that WAS thick with spices [literally, an inch left on the bottom] & THAT I couldn’t handle. This is perfect tho. I didn’t exactly follow the recipe, just sort of put the ingredients in by eye, except for the coffee & milk. I halved the recipe [because I live alone]. I just shook as much of the pumpkin pie spice as I thought I needed, & used a regular spoon to measure out some vanilla & a few heaping spoonfuls of sugar & it turned out wonderfully. Thank you so much for this. After my first [terrible] experience with homemade pumpkin coffee, I was hesitant to try. :]
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This looks great! I can’t wait to try it. Something that I have been doing for the past week that creates a DELICIOUS cinnamon flavor is to make cinnamon water to brew your coffee with. Take a large jar or container. Fill it with filtered water and throw in a cinnamon stick or 2 (depending on size). Let it sit for a whole day. The next morning use that water to make your coffee and it is to die for! Would be a great addition to this drink, especially those who have texture issues! Cheers!
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I love your easy-to-use, original recipes!
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So great! My favorite drink at Starbucks – now I don’t have to miss it!
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I’m not sure if anyone has said this yet, but if you put cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice in with coffee grounds when you brew coffee, it gives you the flavor with out the grit!
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