Pumpkin Spice Latte - crock pot

By devogirl

"The recipe really does taste like the real thing, except it doesn't leave a fluorescent orange stain when you dribble it down your sweater. I also learned that coffee-house pumpkin lattes may contain gluten, which is another reason to make them yourself!"

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brewed espresso or3/4 cup strong coffee
• 2 cups milk (preferably 1 percent)
• 2 tablespoons canned puréed pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• (or: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon cloves, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, tiny pinch of ginger)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Use a 2-quart slow cooker.

Add coffee/espresso and milk to the stoneware.

Whisk in pumpkin, spices, sugar, and vanilla.

Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

Whisk again. Ladle into mugs, and garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon. Add a cinnamon stick for a fanciful effect.