Pumkin Spice Latte

By littlefish

Ingredients

• For the pumpkin pie spice syrup:
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 5 whole cloves
• 3 allspice berries
• 3 cardamom pods, cracked
• 2 slices fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch ground black pepper
• For pumpkin spice latte:
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of your pumpkin spice syrup
• 2 ounces espresso or very strong coffee
• Whipped cream and ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)

Details

Adapted from cdn-image.realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the pumpkin pie spice syrup: Combine the brown sugar, cloves, allspice, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper, and ¼ cup water in a small pot.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved; let cool.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

For the latte: Combine the milk and pumpkin spice syrup in a blender. Blend until frothy, 20 to 30 seconds.
Combine the frothed milk and coffee in a mug.
Top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.