Description

This homemade Pumpkin Vanilla Latte combines rich espresso with a comforting pumpkin-spiced syrup, topped with frothy milk and whipped cream. Perfect for autumn mornings or cozy afternoons, this luscious drink blends warm spices, creamy milk, and sweet pumpkin puree for a delightful seasonal treat.

Ingredients

Pumpkin Syrup Ingredients

1 cup (240 mL) pumpkin puree, 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup (100 g) cane sugar
½ cup (120 mL) water
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (optional but recommended)

Latte Ingredients

½ cup (120 mL) espresso or very strong brewed coffee
½ cup (120 mL) milk (1% or 2%)
Whipped topping for garnish
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Ground nutmeg for garnish

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Instructions

Brew Coffee: Brew ½ cup (120 mL) of espresso or very strong coffee according to your machine’s directions to create a rich base for the latte.
Prepare Pumpkin Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, cane sugar, water, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and ground ginger. Simmer gently over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tablespoon increments of water if the syrup thickens too much to maintain pourable consistency.
Mix Coffee and Syrup: Spoon 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of pumpkin syrup into your favorite mug, then pour in the brewed espresso. Adjust syrup amount for sweetness preference.
Froth the Milk: Pour cold milk into a microwavable jar and tightly screw on the lid. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the milk froths and doubles in size.
Heat the Milk: Carefully remove the lid to avoid steam burns, then microwave the jar without the lid for 30 seconds to warm and stabilize the froth. Watch closely to prevent overflows.
Assemble the Latte: Gently pour the frothed milk into the mug with the coffee and pumpkin syrup. Swirl lightly to blend flavors and layers.
Add Toppings: Top the latte with whipped cream, then sprinkle ground nutmeg and/or cinnamon to add aroma and texture.

Notes

Use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, as it contains added sugars and spices.
Adjust pumpkin syrup quantity based on your preferred sweetness and spice level.
For a non-dairy version, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk, but results may vary with frothing.
To enhance spice flavor, you can add a pinch of cloves or allspice to the syrup if desired.
The microwaving step is key to setting the froth without overheating the milk.