Thinking that one of these years, people may not even refer to autumn as fall. The season may just be tagged “pumpkin season.” With grand marketing schemes, fall has become pumpkin season. All things pumpkin from lattes to bread to cookies to soup, #pumpkin has arrived. I do love pumpkin, so I am on board. Being the budget conscious person that I am, once I have tried something like a pumpkin latte from somewhere like Starbucks or Dutch Brothers, I immediately begin to experiment at home. After many attempts, I came up with my favorite blend of ingredients, my perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 dashes cloves
- 2 dashes nutmeg
- 8-ounces milk
- 2 shots of espresso or 2 teaspoons instant coffee (dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water)
Sweeten as desired, I actually like these without any sweetener but if I am in the mood, I may add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. For those with a sweet tooth, or to taste more like a commercial latte, add up to 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup. Mix all ingredients with a whisk. Heat to desired temperature in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-heat.
Pumpkin Spice Steamer
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 1-2 tablespoons honey, vanilla or maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 dashes cloves
- 2 dashes nutmeg
- 12-ounces milk (warm and froth first if desired)
Mix all ingredients with a whisk. Heat to desired temperature in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-heat.
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