Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
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It’s that time of year!! It rolls around fast but I’m ready for it this year. It’s when we start getting the Holiday spirit with our food, drinks and decorations. One telltale sign that it’s the most wonderful time of the year is when Starbucks roll out their red cups filed with their seasonal drinks such as Peppermint Mocha, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and of course the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Possibly the most popular Starbucks drink for the Holidays, Pumpkin Spice Latte has the caffeine we crave with the kick of warm spice we love. And of course the whipped cream on top doesn’t hurt. Whipped cream-topped anything is going to delicious. It is a real treat after being out in the cold and when you need to warm yourself from the inside out.
The Holidays are a season for feasting, sharing and indulgence. It’s a time for eating, drinking and being merry. Nothing warms the soul more than warm drinks on a cold Fall night. This Pumpkin Spice Latte evokes not just your tastebuds but your nose too. If there were ever a drink that tastes like Thanksgiving in a mug, this would be it.
These recipes multiply really well so if you are having friends over make up a big pot and serve it hot with whipped cream on top. These drinks are so satisfying and decadent, they would almost replace dessert. Only joking, nothing replaces dessert!
And make sure to check out my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe so you can make your own for your fall and holiday baking.
Want MORE Starbucks drinks? Check out Peppermint Mocha, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- 1½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup (4oz / 115g) brewed coffee
- ½ cups (4oz / 115g) milk
- In a saucepan add in all of your ingredients.
- Stir and bring the ingredients to a simmer.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and pour into your mug.
- Decorate with freshly whipped cream and a sprinkles of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Enjoy!
Multiply the recipe to make more then 1 mug.
You can replace the milk with a dairy free milk.
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Can you use torani pumpkin spice syrup instead of pumpkin puree ?
Hi Karen,
No, at least I do not see how that will substitute the puree. The puree adds bulk to this recipe, the syrup is really more liquid.
I hope this helps!
Yo ucan of course try this, and I bet it will taste really good too,
Gemma 🙂
Hi Gemma
this was really delicious
my son said that this is now his favorite cup of coffee
Ah! How kind. Thank you for this very kind review of this recipe, it will encourage other Bold Bakers to try it,
Gemma 🙂
Hiiii how can I make the pumpkin purée..? Just my pressure cook d pumpkin n then churn
I’m I right..?
Hi Astha,
Here you go (https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/make-homemade-pumpkin-puree/).
You can use this recipe with your pressure cooker too,
Gemma 🙂
The pumpkin puree, is it a canned product? What brand do you recommend?
Hi,
I use libby’s or whole food. Any brand really. Also if you can’t buy it you can make your own
Hey,
I tried it but for some reason it came out really bad =/
Hi Shyma,
Really? did you follow the recipe?
If oyu change the recipe you change the results, let me know what you did and I will see if we can fix it!
Gemma 🙂
Hi Gemma,
Greetings 😀 . I made pumpkin spice latte today and it turned out horribly bad. I’ve been making this for around a year now and has turned out amazing each time. I used freshly roasted pumpkin each time.
Gemma do you reckon it has something to do with the pumpkin here ? I used a day old pumpkin puree for this…… The puree that was left over from making the cupcakes.
And we get a lot of varieties of sweet pumpkin here. I used the one with the green skin.
The pumpkin was extremely juicy, very sweet and was great to eat plain. Just roasted and sliced.
Oh I’m sorry to hear that. So it could have been the pumpkin. Did you try it by itself raw? taste it and see if it’s bad.
I have made this a few times and never had that experience.
Gemma 🙂
Yes Gemma, I tried it raw. It tasted bland. Slightly bitter aftertaste.
Hi Shruthi,
It is a mystery! I really do not have the answer to this. Check your spice mix too, maybe a little too much of something!
Hope it does not put you off,
Gemma 🙂
I actually make this in my vitamix blender, then I get a nice foam on top too. Tastes great! I freeze pumpkin puree in ice cube trays. Put in ziplock bags, then I have pumpkin anytime I get the craving. Oh, and I substitute caramel baking chips instead of sugar. Yummy!
Yvonne, you are a genius! Thank you for this idea, it is a goodie!
Gemma 🙂
thay look real good i will make them soon thank you.
Great Sharon, I do hope you enjoy this,
Gemma 🙂
Do you have to put toppings or no
Hi there, you can experiment with all of my recipes, this is what will teach you to cook really, eventually you will have basic recipes in your head, and will not need to consult anyone!
Happy baking, and Happy New Year to you,
Gemma 🙂
Definitely gonna try this for Xmas for my family.
iI my country (Mauritius) we don’t have Starbucks so I’ve always wanted to taste Starbucks dronks but when I saw u made did Starbucks drinks at home I was so excited to try them out thnx for making the drinks ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Ah! The beautiful Island of Mauritius! How lucky you are Naabiihah. I am happy that you can get the Starbucks taste now, i do hope you enjoy it,
gemma 🙂
Thank you so much for this amazing recipe Gemma! I’ve tried it and it tasted amazing! No need for going to any Starbuck coffee any more!
Maria
I am happy to hear that, thank you for letting me know,
Gemma 🙂
oh my gosh i’m so glad i have some extra pumpkin left over, i am so going to make this. yesterday i tried pumpkin marshmellows and thought you might be able to make a recipe,that would be great. Do you think you could?
Hi Rachael, I think this would be a difficult one for bold bakers! there are lots of issues around this, I will put it on my list for experimenting, when I get a moment, Gemma 🙂
thank you so much!!! I’ll be trying to.If I find a recipe i’ll let you know.
These drinks are so good! My sister works at a local Starbucks and this tastes just as good, if not better.
YEA! that is so nice to hear, thank you for being with us, Gemma 🙂
Thank you Gemma for this wonderful recipe! I made it just now and it tastes just like the Starbucks one!
That is so good to hear Suzy, thank you for letting me know 🙂
oh my good, handmade pumpkin spice latte in my house, amazing
That is so nice to hear! You can have lots of these for the price of just one in the store, happy to have you with us 🙂
thanks a lot, Gemma! x