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Pumpkin spice lattes are a fall-favorite for many coffee drinkers. They only appear in coffee shops during the fall, but luckily, you can make them year round at home. The drink can be made on the stovetop, in the microwave, or even in a slow cooker. Whichever one you choose, you are in for a treat!

Ingredients

Simple Pumpkin Spice Latte [1]

  • 2 cups (475 milliliters) milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) strong-brewed coffee
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Serves 2

Gourmet Pumpkin Spice Latte [2]

  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Freshly-ground black pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (475 milliliters) milk
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) espresso
  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream

Serves 2

  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (30 to 60 milliliters) espresso
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Serves 1

  • 5 cups (1.2 liters) strong brewed coffee
  • 4 cups (950 milliliters) milk
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (55 grams) pumpkin puree
  • â…“ cup (75 gram) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Serves 10

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Simple Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  1. Pour the milk into a 2-quart (2-liter) saucepan. Whisk in the pumpkin puree and the sugar. Keep whisking until the pumpkin puree is completely mixed in.
    • Make sure that you are using plain pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie blend. The pumpkin pie blend contains additional ingredients that won't work in a latte.
  2. Place the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat up to medium. Let the milk heat up until it starts to steam. Stir it constantly and don't let it come to a boil.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    The coffee must be strong, otherwise the latte will taste too milky. You can use freshly-brewed coffee from the coffee maker, or you can use instant coffee instead. For a more traditional latte, use 1 to 2 shots of espresso (about 30 to 60 milliliters) instead. [5]
  4. If you want to, you can pulse the mixture with a handheld blender to make the milk more frothy.
  5. Top each one off with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. You can also use cinnamon or nutmeg instead.
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Method 2
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Gourmet Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Combine the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan. Cook them over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture is ready when it turns fragrant.
    • For extra flavor, add in some freshly-ground black pepper.
    • Make sure that you are using plain pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie blend.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Keep stirring until the mixture turns thick and syrupy. If you want a less-sweet latte, you can use less sugar.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Allow the mixture to heat back up, but don't let it come to a boil.
    • This will make the latte taste more syrupy, like what you'd find in a coffee shop. For something less sweet, use only 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of vanilla extract.
    • Stir the ingredients continuously to prevent the milk from scalding.
    • The type of milk you use is up to you. Whole milk will produce the richest taste and the most froth, but nonfat milk will also become frothy enough to work with and will produce a slightly healthier drink.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Keep blending until the mixture turns foamy. This will take about 15 to 30 seconds. You can also use a regular blender or food processor, but be sure to hold the lid down tightly and to wrap towels around it. If you don't do this, the mixture will leak out.
    • If you don't have any kind of blender, process the mixture with a whisk. It won't be as smooth, however, and you may still have some pumpkin puree in the finished drink.
    • The mixture should become very foamy. Expect more foam if you used whole milk and less if you used low-fat or nonfat milk.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    If you don't have an espresso machine, you can try making it using an instant espresso powder instead. You can also brew ½ cup (120 milliliters) of strong, black coffee, and use that instead. [6]
    • If you are using coffee, make sure that it is strong , otherwise the latte will taste too milky.
  6. The milk and espresso should mix together on their own, but if they don't, give each latte a quick stir. If your milk mixture still has too much pulp in it from the puree, consider pouring it through a fine mesh strainer.
  7. Pour ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of heavy cream into a mixer or a food processor fitted with whisks. Beat it until it forms stiff peaks.
    • You can use store-bought whipped cream instead and skip this step.
  8. Use a wide spoon or a rubber spatula to carefully scoop the whipped cream onto each latte. You can garnish the lattes further with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or more pumpkin pie spice.
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Microwave Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Pour the milk into a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
    • For a more subtle pumpkin flavor, reduce the pumpkin puree to 1 tablespoon (15 grams).
    • Make sure that you are using plain pumpkin puree. The pumpkin pie blend has too many additional ingredients.
  2. Poke a vent hole in the middle with a fork or skewer. This will allow the steam to escape.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    How long this takes depends on the strength of your microwave. For most microwaves, however, this should take only 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    You can do this with a handheld mixer or with a standard whisk. It will take about 30 seconds.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    You can used freshly-brewed coffee or instant coffee, but make sure that it is strong. If you use regular coffee, the latte will be too milky. You can also use 1 to 2 shots of espresso instead. [7]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    If you need to, give it quick stir with a spoon.
  7. For an extra burst of flavor, top it off with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. You can also use nutmeg or cinnamon instead.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    The slow cooker needs to be large enough to hold at least 10 cups (2.4 liters). Make sure that the coffee is very strong. If you use regular coffee, the lattes will turn out too milky.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Whole milk will be better, but you can also use 2% or skim as well. For an extra-rich latte, add ½ cup (120 milliliters) of heavy whipping cream. For a less-rich latte, add another ½ cup (120 milliliters) of milk (the same type as you used before).
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Keep whisking until the color and texture are consistent, and the pumpkin puree is dissolved. Make sure that you are using regular pumpkin puree, and not the pumpkin pie kind. The pumpkin pie puree has too many added ingredients, which will affect the entire recipe.
  4. Keep the slow cooker covered during this time. After 1 hour, give the latte a brisk stir with a whisk.
  5. Garnish each one with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
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    I really want a pumpkin spice latte but I hate coffee. Can I substitute anything? Like cocoa?
    QueenPreppy
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    Yes. Here's one suggestion: Put a tablespoon of green tea powder and two tablespoons of plain sugar into a mug. Add a splash of warm water and combine the mixture into a paste with your spoon. Add milk and warm over medium heat until simmering.
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      Tips

      • To make an iced latte, let the hot latte cool to room temperature, then pour it into a tall glass filled with ice. [8]
      • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, mix together: 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ginger, and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg. [9]
      • You can use non-dairy milk instead of regular milk. Almond, coconut, and soy are all great options. [10]
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      Warnings

      • Do not use the canned pumpkin pie puree. It contains too many additional ingredients that won't work in a latte.
      • Do not use regular coffee. You must use strong, dark coffee (or espresso). If you use regular coffee, the latte will be too milky.
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      Things You'll Need

      Making a Simple Pumpkin Spice Latte

      • Saucepan
      • Whisk
      • Mugs

      Making a Gourmet Pumpkin Spice Latte

      • Saucepan
      • Whisk
      • Handheld blender
      • Mugs

      Using a Microwave

      • Microwave-safe bowl
      • Plastic wrap
      • Whisk or handheld blender
      • Mugs

      Using a Slow-Cooker

      • Large slow-cooker
      • Whisk
      • Mugs


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      If you'd like to make a pumpkin spice latte, start by combining the milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar in a saucepan. When the puree is completely mixed in, heat the mixture on a medium heat until the milk steams. Next, stir in the coffee, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, and consider pulsing the mixture with a handheld mixer to froth the milk. If you'd rather make a latte in the microwave, heat all of the ingredients except the coffee for 1-2 minutes, then pour the mixture into a mug of freshly-brewed coffee. Garnish your drink with whipped cream. If you want to learn how to make pumpkin spice lattes in a slow cooker, keep reading the article!

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