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.
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
- 1 pie pumpkin*
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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