Save Your Money and Make This DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home

Based on the ubiquitous popularity of this autumn drink, you’d think that a pumpkin spice latte requires more than a couple of ingredients and a few minutes of effort. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Before you go shelling out over $4 for a drink at your nearest Starbucks, try your hand at making this simple PSL recipe at home and see if you ever go back. 

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• Coffee or espresso
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. 
   

   Cook pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper in saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.

2. 
   

   Add sugar and stir until mixture resembles a thick syrup.

3. 
   

   Whisk in milk and vanilla gently over medium heat.

4. 
   

   Pour milk mixture over shot of espresso or strong coffee. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

• < 20 Minutes
• Coffee