Bring on Fall Flavor with Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Warm Spices Come Together for Instant Pumpkin Spice Coziness
September is just around the corner, and we’re craving chilly weather, cozy blankets, and warm spices. While those of us here in Florida might not get the first two so soon, we can certainly bring in the cinnamon, maple, and pumpkin flavors. This pumpkin spice creamer is easy to make and can be stored for an entire week – that means 7 mornings of autumn in your cup! Read on for our simple recipe.
Sugar or Spice?
With just two tablespoons of maple syrup, this recipe is more about flavor than sweetness. If you like sweeter coffee, we’d suggest adding a bit more sugar to your drink before enjoying. Likewise, if you want a drink with a bit of kick, amp up the spice with additional ginger or cinnamon. You can also sprinkle some on top as an alternative – it’s all up to you!
As for milk, feel free to get creative here as well. We used 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup half n’ half, but you can easily make this recipe plant-based – we think cashew or oat milk would work particularly well.
Perfect Coffee Pairings
While we’re sure this creamer would be tasty with any coffee, we’re particularly fond of adding it to a brew of our Tanzanian Peaberry coffee, which has a natural spice and caramely sweetness. Of course, we’ll be enjoying it added to our cold brew for the time being, which is a perfect way to beat the heat while embracing the autumn.
Looking for something to enjoy with your pumpkin spice latte? Try our espresso walnut cake, which uses similar spices and is an ideal mid-morning treat.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half n’ half
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla
Directions
Whisk together all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
Leave on heat until heated through, with all ingredients well mixed.
Take off heat and let cool. Pour into a glass jar or container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Recipe adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction