As promised! :) Never actually had a Starbucks, but after making this, I suspect it comes pretty darn close to the way it tastes at Starbucks! :) They are just SOO expensive and I made this with stuff I already had! :) Super cheap! :) And if you know me, if there's a way to "do it myself" I'll be doing it! :)
This recipe calls for "vanilla syrup." They can be purchased in bottles at World Market I know, or someone informed me they are at the general grocery stores, but cost an arm and a leg! So, I found a recipe for the vanilla syrup!
Vanilla Syrup:
2 c water
2 c sugar
2 T pure vanilla extract
Boil sugar and water together until sugar is dissolved. Once simmering, let it lightly boil for about another 5 minutes and it will thicken. Take OFF the burner and add the vanilla. Let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Pumpkin Spice Latte:
3T pureed pumpkin
2 T vanilla syrup
1/4 t pumpkin pie spice
1 c milk/cream
3 ounces espresso (1-2 shots)
In a small saucepan, whisk pumpkin and milk over medium-high heat. Stirring regularly. Add vanilla syrup and pumpkin pie spice and continue whisking. Heat and stir until steam and foam begins to appear. Usually about 5 or so minutes. Pour this milk mixture into your mug and top with the espresso shots, stirring to combine. Top with whipped cream and more pumpkin pie spice!
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3 comments:
Sounds actually pretty easy (gross but easy) to make if you have the vanilla syrup and pumpkin. Way to be resourceful!!!
*I am not a coffee person :)
Oh I WILL be saving this recipe!! It looks amazing!
I am Super excited to try this. It looks so yummy. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is my Favorite Fall drink at Starbucks.
Elizabeth
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