Pumpkin Spice Latte Syrup Recipe
Pumpkin season is my favorite time of the year. There’s something about the rich, warm flavors of pumpkin spice that feels like a comforting embrace. Some people scoff at pumpkin spice, but millions of people can’t be wrong. Pumpkin spice lattes might be a clever marketing ploy, but I’m down with pumpkin, and I’m down with spice.
Pumpkin is a curious thing. Some folks love it; others, not so much. As for me, I’m a pumpkin lover through and through. I think it all started because my mom never let me eat pumpkin pie when I was a kid. We’d pass by the bakery, and the tantalizing aroma of pumpkin pie would fill the air. I’d ask if we could buy one, but she’d always get me a doughnut or a cookie instead. While those treats were tasty, they weren’t the deliciousness I was craving. My childhood was pumpkin pie-less. So, when I finally tasted pumpkin pie, I went a little crazy. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin French toast, pumpkin noodles, pumpkin mac and cheese – I love pumpkin in anything and everything. And nothing beats wrapping my hands around a warm pumpkin spice latte.
Recently, I whipped up a batch of pumpkin spice syrup and used it in my morning pour-over coffee. I’m obsessed with pour-over coffee – I love the ritual – and even though it’s blasphemous to drink pour-over anything other than black, I went ahead anyway, and it was heavenly. I even whipped up some heavy cream by hand and topped it off with a (not-so) healthy dollop. It’s spicy, fall heaven in a cup. So here’s to pumpkin, and here’s to spice.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
How to Make It:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugars. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and stir to dissolve.
- Turn the heat down to low and stir in the spices and pumpkin. Simmer (without bringing to a boil) for 5 minutes.
- Let cool and store in the fridge or use immediately.
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Makes 1 Drink
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cups warm milk
- 1 shot espresso
- 1-2 tablespoons pumpkin spice latte syrup, or to taste
- Whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired
How to Make It:
- Stir together the milk, espresso, and syrup. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, if using, and enjoy hot.
Alternatively, if you’re drinking drip or pour-over coffee, just add the syrup and milk/cream to your mug to taste.
