Pumpkin Spice Latte

You've seen the Starbucks commercials.  Perhaps you've tried them.  The seasonal pumpkin spice latte is like heaven in a mug for me.  But at $4.50 a cup, it is not a treat I afford myself more than once or (gasp!) twice a season.  But thanks to this weekend's pumpkin recipe, you can enjoy one at home for a fraction of the cost!

Note - The recipe below yields 2 servings.  

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 4 tbsp canned pumpkin (or puree your own!)
• 2 tbsp sugar - less than in the Starbucks version
• 2 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 strong brewed coffee or 1/4 cup espresso
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice - can make your own by mixing equal parts nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and ginger

Directions

1. Combine in a sauce pan the milk, pumpkin and sugar.  Heat until steaming.
2. Add vanilla extract and spices and whisk until frothy, remove from heat
3. Pour into mugs and pour coffee or espresso over top
4. Serve and enjoy!