Sorry Starbucks, but your pumpkin spice latte is too sweet for this girl.
I’m a sucker for pumpkin and spicy this time of year. {Remember this spiced pumpkin dip?} But I can’t deal with going to Starbucks and paying $4.75 for a latte, especially when I only ask for a half pump of the syrup!
Today is just the day to enjoy a latte of this caliber. I had an intense massage this morning, and they basically told me I need to stop working at the computer so much because my neck is bad, like really bad. Of course I know that, but oh the sound effects of pops and cracks were pretty crazy.
I hope you enjoy this pumpkin spice syrup recipe. I think we just may drizzle this over pumpkin pancakes tomorrow morn’.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
makes 1/2 cup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground pumpkin spice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon canned pumpkin
Heat all ingredients over medium heat for 4-5 minutes and sugar is completely dissolved. Don’t boil. Strain the syrup, through a fine mesh sieve. Enjoy!
I make my lattes with a Nespresso, you can’t go wrong with this machine (this was my #1 must have wedding gift!!).. Also, if you live in Orlando, Crate & Barrel at Millennia has this machine for a steal ($150), I was in the store a few hours ago. Go get it! 🙂
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Omfg, thanks very much for posting this! I found the BEST recipe for an Iced Green Tea Latte! You should try it, it was easy! Very succulent!
Oh my. Just whipped this up. Couldn't wait till tomorrow so combined it with a decaf nespresso. Amazing!
Yay! So glad to hear you are enjoying it.. I must order decaf Nespresso now.
YUM!
I love pumpkin and I love pumpkin spice lattes. I am happy I don't have to spend almost 5 bucks to enjoy one! Thanks for posting! 🙂
my parents always joke.. and call it 5-bucks instead of starbucks.
Love this autumn idea! Thanks for uncovering the 'secret' recipe for my latte!
How much syrup should I put in my latte??
I probably put about 1/2-1tsp in my latte. As my mama always said, “you can always add, but you can't take away, so pour slowly” 🙂
If it tastes like Starbucks, I should try it!
What does T mean? Tbspn?
Yes tablespoon
oh my goodness. you are wonderful for coming up with this! can't wait to try it!
awe.. you're welcome!
Oh, I like the idea of putting this on my pancakes, and of course eating those pancakes while enjoying a pumpkin spice latte! 🙂
if you try it, i'd love to hear what you think!
I am totally making one of these tomorrow!
🙂
I LOVE pumpkin spice but agree it's too sweet. I usually order black coffee with one pump of the flavoring but I'll definitely be brewing this for home.
I've never tried syrup in black coffee.. good way to save a few bucks and still get the taste!