Pumpkin Spice Latte
Posted by Molly Hall
Many people know the fall season has truly arrived when Starbucks starts serving the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. But should we really be paying 4 dollars for a paper cup filled with this stuff? I have a great recipe for an exact taste replica. Now you can serve this lovely dessert drink whenever you like, and in your favorite non-disposable mug.
Also, you can change the sugar and fat content of this recipe quite easily, another benefit you don't have much control over at Starbucks.
Pumpkin Spice Latte makes 1-2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin OR 1 teaspoon of Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup (your choice) 2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute - you can halve this amount 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee if you don't have an espresso machine.)
Directions: In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. ... more »
Posted: October 5, 2009 11:04 pm | 1 comment
Tags: Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Latte, recipe, Starbucks
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