Happy hump day! Today I’ve got something SO delicious and yummy you’ll want to run to the store right now to get the ingredients!!
I’m a sucker for pumpkin spice lattes. Who isn’t? But, I’m not so much a fan of paying $3 or $4 to get one. So, I’ve just started making my own pumpkin sauce and adding it to my coffee! I love that I know what’s in it, too. It’s so perfect for crisp fall mornings, and, it’s SO easy to make! In fact, I may be drinking one as I type this. 🙂
You only need a few ingredients (full directions at bottom):
First, just boil the water and add in the pumpkin. Once that’s all dissolved, add in the sugar and dissolve that, too. Add in the spices and vanilla, and you’re done!
To use, I put about a tablespoon or two in my coffee with some half-n-half. Seriously YUM! Add a little whipped cream and you’ve got yourself a much cheaper and tastier pumpkin spice coffee, if I do say so myself!
It’s so yummy, you probably could even use half the water and it’d be thick enough to spread on some toast or a bagel. Ahh, I think I need to try that, too!
Pumpkin Spice Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Boil 1 cup of water in a small pot. Turn heat to medium and mix in pumpkin puree until well dissolved.
- Add 1 1/4 cup of sugar and stir to dissolve.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Store in airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to a week.
To use:
Add 1 or 2 tablespoons to your coffee. Add in some half-n-half or milk, stir, and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. Enjoy!
A WORD OF CAUTION: I like my cream and sugar with a little bit of coffee, if you’re picking up what I’m throwing down. So, if you don’t like things too sweet, I’d only use 1 cup of sugar instead!
Do you like pumpkin spice lattes? What else do you put in your coffee?
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Yum!
It totally is! 🙂
I was seriously just considering going to Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte when I saw this! I’m so excited to try it!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner recently posted…Buttery Apple Crisp
Yay! It really is so easy and delicious! Let me know if you do try it and what you think! 🙂 Have an awesome day!
Oooh Amanda, this sounds so good!! I have been putting Starbucks PSL via latte powder into my coffee for a cheaper version of the PSL, but it really doesn’t taste good . . at all. SO, I must try this. Thank you!
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Thanks Bre!! I didn’t know they made PSL via powder! This might taste a little more real. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
This sounds soo so good Amanda! I got hooked on the Pumpkin Lattees at Starbucks but there’s not way I’m paying $4 each time! I am going to try this!! Thanks so much for linking up with us!
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I think I love you, Amanda! 🙂 I seriously can’t wait to make some of this!!!
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Haha! Thanks Amy! It seriously is AMAZING!! You will totally love it! 🙂 Have an awesome weekend!
This must be the week for recipes for Pumpkin Spice coffees….I just looked at another one that was linked up to our party. I’m going to have to do a little comparison between the two. This one looks equally as fantastic and I’m seriously getting really thirsty for a Pumpkin Spice Latte! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Jamie! I totally saw that and was over checking out the other one, too! ‘Tis definitely the season, right? 🙂 Have a great week!
I’m a Dunkin-holic, but I have to say, when fall’s over and pumpkin disappears again for 9 months…now I know how I can calm my PSL craving!! Looks delish! Stopping by via Hump Day Happenings!
Erica @ The Crumby Cupcake recently posted…Easy Buffalo Salsa & Chicken Quesadillas
Thanks, Erica! I’m totally with you, I love pumpkin anytime of the year, but totally miss PSL’s!! Now we don’t have to. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love the idea of making a sauce you can just add in whenever you like. It’s great! Thanks for linking up at Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!
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Thanks, Ginger! It’s so yummy, and it’s great to have year-round for those pumpkin lovers! 🙂 Have a great rest of the week! 🙂
I can almost smell this delicious sauce through the screen! Pumpkin Spice Lattes are my favorite, but they are so expensive! It would be great to make them at home. I bet I could think of a lot of other great ways to use this recipe, too! Thanks for sharing this with us at Hump Day Happenings.
Jenna @ A Savory Feast recently posted…How to Send the Perfect Care Package
Absolutely Jenna, there are probably so many other ways to use this!! It’s WAY too good to JUST put in coffee. 🙂 Thanks for visiting!!
Pumpkin Spice Sauce yummy! Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time.
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Thank you, Emily! It’s super yummy! Have a great week. 🙂
Oh.my.gosh…this looks amazing! I’m definitely trying this recipe this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thank you, Katie!! It’s SO. GOOD. I’ll be making more this weekend too, we go through it so fast! 🙂