Growing up, I ate a lot of pumpkin curry - sometimes non-vegetarian and sometimes pure vegetarian. Mom would always keep a little extra curry for me knowing that it’s my favorite vegetable and she still does the same. There is something about that dark orange shade; the sweetness and the creamy texture that makes me go for it as soon as my eyes fall on it. Whether you make something savory or sweet, blend it to make a soup or roast it, pumpkin is always very comforting and perfect to warm you up when the weather gets chilly outside.
Pumpkin spiced latte came to me as a surprise since I was not really familiar with the concept. The idea to add pumpkin in coffee was bizarre to me until I took my first sip couple of years back and realized how perfectly it fits the season. The warmth and the flavor sure do make it a complete fall drink. And this year, we are treating ourselves with a lot of homemade pumpkin spiced latte.
I won’t compare my homemade latte with the Starbucks latte but when it gets cold outside and all you wish for is to hold a hot cup of flavorful coffee to enjoy the autumn weather, it’s always more easy to mix it at home than walk by or drive to the coffee shop. Plus, I just love how the home smells from freshly grounded coffee.
Making pumpkin spice latte at home is extremely easy if you have pumpkin syrup flavored with pumpkin spice ready in advance. It’s simple and effortless to make the syrup or the spice mix and once the syrup is ready, it can be kept in the refrigerator for weeks. Just brew some coffee, add the syrup, give it a mix and sip!
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Ingredients
For the pumpkin spiced syrup
- 1-½ cup pureed pumpkin
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon grounded cloves
- 2 to 3 star anise
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
For the latte
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin spiced syrup
Instructions
- To make the syrup, mix all the ingredients listed under syrup and bring it to a boil. Once done, let it simmer at a medium heat for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and once it cools down to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight jar. It will stay good in the refrigerator for weeks! (This makes about 2 cups of syrup)
- In a saucepan, mix coffee, pumpkin spiced syrup and heat it. Once done, keep it aside.
- To make the latte, pour the milk, half & half and heat it (not boil). Divide it into 4 coffee mugs and using a handy frother, create milk froth on all the cups. You can try with a small whisk if you don't have the frother. It will not create a perfect froth but it will make it airy and create a small layer of froth on top.
- Pour the pumpkin spiced coffee in each of the mugs and if you wish, top it with some whipped cream.
- Dust cinnamon powder on top and sip!
Nutrition
And while it’s the season to indulge, add some whipped cream and drizzle some caramel sauce on top. Dust a little bit of cinnamon powder and enjoy your homemade latte.
Mamta Sharma Das
Hi Kankana, this is my first ever comment on your blog. Love the way you write things simple yet so substantive. Your photography sense is amazing too. Loved the recipe. haven't tried the pumpkin latte ever but will certainly prepare one soon.
Love & Hugs
~ MSD
Asmita
This is such a comforting drink! Who wouldn't want that?
Athena
Love your photos, styling and props, Kankana. Not sure I've ever had pumpkin spiced latte but you certainly make it look amazing 🙂
Sharmila
I'm in love with these photographs. You might turn me into a flavoured coffee drinker even though I'm a strict fan of just pure coffee. So beautiful!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie
Pumpkin is also one of my favorite vegetables. I only tried my first pumpkin spiced coffee last week. Now I think I'm addicted:) Thanks for sharing your recipe it sounds great.
Wizzy
mmmmmm looks delicious and very fitting for the season.
Kitchen Belleicious
oh boy! this would have gone so well with my chai shortbread bars last week! If only.......
pavithra
ABsolutely delicious fall drink.. Pictures are tooooooo good Kankana. Lovely one, wish I can grab a glass from the screen. Very sinful and delicious !!!
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Varada
Hi Kankana,
I just stumbled upon your blog while looking for panch-phoron recipe. {Linking back from my blog to it}.
But this drink looks awesome. Being from India myself, I've always shied away from the thought of mixing pumpkin with coffee. But looking at your recipe makes me want to go for it 🙂
xoxo,
~Varada
Maureen
When you indulge you don't do it by halves. 🙂 I like that about you. This pumpkin spiced latte is perfect!
Nami | JOC
I have the same cup and all I need is the drink! Seriously, pumpkin spiced latte is my fall/winter favorite and I cannot live without. I was way too excited to see your email because I really drink this a lot (NOT homemade!). I'm ready to make pumpkin spiced syrup and make my own version soon! Thank you for the recipe!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Pumpkin and spice really are the flavors of the season aren't they and they certainly go beautifully together.
tigerfish
I have heard you but I still cannot imagine having pumpkin in coffee!! Beautiful photos too - you got the autumn mood going.
Malli
Looks absolutely stunning! inviting cup of Pumpkin latte....perfect for the season