The Virtuous Daughter Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 37

Pumpkin Spice Latte We all know about those cold What You Need winter days (some more than Ingredients 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin others) As you watch the snow 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more to garnish drift down outside and all you 2 tablespoons sugar want to do is crawl back into your 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups whole milk warm, cozy bed instead of facing 1 to 2 shots espresso, about 1/4 cup 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped until firm peaks form the day. I often find myself in (for topping) this scenario. The best thing that Equipment gets me going is a good cup of hot Mixer, whisk, or hand blender, to whip cream Saucepan Wooden spoon coffee. I personally love the Whisk whole art side of coffee (an esBlender presso machine is a must for me:) Espresso maker or coffee maker Even for people who think its silly Instructions 1. Heat the pumpkin and spices: In a small sauceto go to all that work to make pan over medium heat, cook the pumpkin with Coffee (!!!!) , This recipe is a little the pumpkin pie spice for 2 minutes or until it's hot and smells cooked. Stir constantly. detailed, but overall easy and en2. Stir in the sugar: Add the sugar and stir until the mixture looks like a bubbly thick syrup. joyable. Also, if you don’t like cof3. Warm the milk: Whisk in the milk and vanilla exfee at all, you can make the milk/ tract. Warm gently over medium heat, watching carefully to make sure it doesn't boil over. pumpkin part and not add the cof4. Froth the milk: Carefully process the milk mixture fee-this is really good too! with a hand blender or frother or espresso ENJOY!! Katrina Swartzentruber machine. 5. Mix the drinks: Make the espresso or coffee and divide between two mugs and add the frothed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg!