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Creamy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Syrup

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A cozy, creamy pumpkin spice latte made from scratch with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a homemade brown sugar syrup for a rich, caramel-like sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Brown Sugar Syrup: Combine 1 cup dark brown sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Pumpkin-Spiced Milk: In a separate saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Brew Espresso or Coffee: Prepare 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee using your preferred method.
  4. Combine and Sweeten: Pour brewed espresso or coffee into a mug. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar syrup (adjust sweetness to taste). Slowly pour hot pumpkin-spiced milk over coffee, whisking gently to combine.
  5. Top and Serve: Add whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Heat milk gently to avoid scorching. Adjust brown sugar syrup to taste for sweetness. Fresh ground spices improve flavor. Brown sugar syrup can be stored in the fridge up to two weeks. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free whipped cream or skip topping.

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