How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is here! If you’ve ever wondered how to make the perfect pumpkin spice latte then read on for the full recipe.
The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe (Secret Tips)
The secret behind creating a great pumpkin spice latte is simple – it’s using real pumpkin puree! There are lots of instant drink mixed out there that claim to be as good as Starbucks and other Pumpkin spice latte recipes but none of them capture the same flavor and spice blend that a real pumpkin spice latte does. That’s because the drink outlets use real pumpkin puree in their recipes. The other key ingredient is the pumpkin spice. Now, if you’re making the recipe at home using authentic pumpkin puree then you can use store bought pumpkin spice mix. Alternatively, you can create your own.
How to Make Pumpkin Puree at Home
The first step is to making the perfect pumpkin spice latte at home is to make the pumpkin puree. First you must slice, deseed and then devein your pumpkin. In a preheated oven, bake the pumpkin for 45 minutes at 374 degrees Fahrenheit (190 â—¦C). Blend in a food processor until smooth.
How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice
As you wait for your pumpkin to bake, you can start creating your spice blend.
The perfect blend is as follows – 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Now that you have your essential ingredients – the homemade pumpkin puree and the homemade pumpkin spice mix, it’s time to put it all together to make your DIY pumpkin spice latter recipe.
Start by warming your milk. In a pan, warm 2 mugs of your chosen milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative).
Then combine the milk with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1 shot espresso and half a teaspoon of your spice mix and whisk until smooth.
And that’s all there is to it. It’s time to sit back and enjoy!
Serve with whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa powder and a cinnamon stick for stirring.
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