How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home Without Any Fancy Equipment

Pumpkin Spiced Latte with Pretty Foam Design

Skip the long coffee lines and save some cash by whipping up a pumpkin spice latte at home. It’s just what you need to start your autumn mornings off right — not to mention it pairs amazingly well with a pumpkin croissant.

Good to Know: Don’t like coffee? This recipe can be used to transform a double-strong black tea or chai into a pumpkin-y treat.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups milk, divided (use any kind you like)
  • 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin for a decidedly pumpkin flavor; 2 tablespoons for a more subtle flavor
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (more or less, to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 shots espresso, or ½ cup double strength brewed coffee
  • Pro Tip: If you don’t have a pumpkin pie spice blend, make your own by combining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger and â…› teaspoon ground cloves.

    Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 cups of the milk, the pumpkin puree and brown sugar until it begins to lightly simmer. Do not let it boil. Once it is lightly simmering and hot, remove from heat.

    2. Stir in the spices, vanilla and coffee. Pour into two mugs.

    3. Before serving, froth the milk. To do this without a frother, place the remaining ½ cup of milk in a mason jar or container with a lid that can be sealed. Shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, until it has frothed to more than double its original height. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. The foam will rise to the top of the milk. Immediately spoon on top of your lattes for a perfect finish.

    4. Garnish with a little more pie spice, a drizzle of chocolate or garnished with whipped cream.

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    18 Responses to “How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home Without Any Fancy Equipment”

    1. Paula

      This is fantastic! And a perfect way to use up a little bit of pumpkin left after baking bread! So good!

    2. Toni Graf

      Love the lattes. All of them

    3. Mary ann Kattah

      Cool morning, hot pumpkin spice, whipped & frothy; minus the price ☕🤭

    4. JeannePomeroy

      This is a great recipe.

    5. Jeanette Johnson

      Sounds delicious will have to try!

    6. Rosalie

      Yum

    7. Lillie Demonbreun

      This sounds so good

    8. Cindy

      This sounds fabulous!

    9. Veronica Arnett

      Sounds Delicious

    10. Jeannette

      In step three, make sure to remove the lid before microwaving.