Pumpkin Spice Latte

Yes, you can make your own #PSL at home using local pie pumpkin! Make the puree in advance, and you can have homemade pumpkin spice lattes every morning. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • Frother or Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz coffee* brewed, or espresso shot(s)
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • 3 tbsp pumpkin purée see recipe below to make your own
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice see recipe below to make your own
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp maple syrup* optional
  • ground cinnamon ground, to top

Make Ahead - Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon ground
  • 2 tsp ginger ground
  • 1 tsp cloves ground
  • 1 tsp nutmeg ground

Instructions
 

  • Warm the milk and pumpkin puree in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and add in the vanilla, spices, and maple syrup (optional). Froth or blend together.
  • Pour mixture on top of your prepared coffee and sprinkle with cinnamon or more pumpkin spice. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Puree

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash pumpkin and cut in half  (don't try to cut through the stem - cut as far as you can and pull each half apart). Remove seeds and pith.
  • Brush with olive oil.  Sprinkle with optional seasoning. Place on a baking tray, cut side down and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender when pierced.
  • Allow to cool. Scoop flesh into a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary. Puree until your desired consistency.
  • Store in mason jar in fridge for 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Pumpkin Spice

  • Stir all ingredients together and store in a sealed jar in a dry place.

Notes

“When choosing your pumpkin, look for a small brightly colored pumpkin that is deep orange with little green or blemishes.  Be sure to choose a variety intended for cooking such as sugar pumpkins for the best flavor and texture.  NOTE: A 5-pound pumpkin should give you about 2 cups of puree.”
— Spend with Pennies
Adapted from InspiredTaste and Eating Bird Food

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 7204IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, fall, holiday, pumpkin, winter squash