It is officially that time of year when Starbucks fans head out to purchase the most Instagram-worthy seasonal hot drink - the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
As soon as the weather begins to cool down and the leaves begin to fall, every coffee fan heads out to grab a cup of what has arguably become of the brand's most iconic holiday drink.
But with many of us continuing to feel the crunch of the cost of living crisis, we might realise that we have to cut back on our a few of our favourite things to spare some pennies.
The cost of Starbucks's iconic autumnal beverage can cost pumpkin fans about £3.55 for one drink - but, what if you could make the drink from home and save some money at the same time?
Well, it looks like you can, as one company has been generous enough to share how you can make your very own Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe which is half the price off a trip to Starbucks.
Experts from cake company Jackandbeyond.com revealed that the cost of making your very own PSL from home will cost you just £1.29 per large serving.
What's even better, is that pretty much all of the ingredients can be purchased from your local supermarket, with the companies experts picking them up from Tesco.
And to really put the icing on the cake, the experts have shared the ingredients list and the full recipe that is easy to follow and will only take about 10 minutes to create from home. Meaning you can grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and head straight for your sofa to curl up with a blanket to beat the chill. We don't know about you, but that beats waiting in the Starbucks queue any day.
To create your very own Pumpkin Spice Latte from home, here is everything you need to know.
Pumpkin Spice Latte ingredients and cost
Creating your very own PSL is actually easy and you may find that you have a few of these ingredients already sitting in your cupboard somewhere.
The cost for each product obtained per ingredient has come from Tesco.com. The prices per gram were calculated to obtain the overall price per serving.
Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe breakdown
1. Create some pumpkin puree
“The first step is to make the pumpkin puree. Begin by slicing, deseeding and then deveining your pumpkin.”
Bake the pumpkin for 45 minutes at 374 degrees Fahrenheit (190 ◦C) in a preheated oven.
Blend in a food processor until smooth.”
“If you are short on time, perhaps try a pre-made pumpkin puree that will make the process speedier — especially if you are in the midst of a busy work week.”
2. Create the perfect spice blend
“Whilst you wait for the puree to bake, you can begin to create the vital spice blend that gives the latte its distinctive flavour.”
“To create the perfect blend of spices, you will need:
- 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.”
“It is worth noting that this recipe can be adapted to suit most dietary requirements or if you only have cinnamon sticks, you can ground down to be used in this recipe.”
3. Heat up your chosen milk
“In a pan, warm 2 mugs of your chosen milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative).”
“Alternatively you can heat and froth your milk using a milk frother machine or in a separate pan on your hob.”
4. Mix together
“To complete, in a heatproof glass or mug, combine 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree and 1 shot of espresso, add half a teaspoon of your spice mix and whisk until smooth. For extra sweetness, include 1 tablespoon of sugar or 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Add in the warm milk and any leftover froth and stir.”
5. Enjoy and relax with your homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
“To achieve maximum autumnal cosiness, serve in a large mug or, to achieve the cafe aesthetic, serve in a tall glass.”
“Don’t forget to serve with whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa powder and a cinnamon stick for stirring.”
Jackandbeyond.com expert, Sophia Zimmerman, has said: "Creating the ‘PSL’ at home is an easy activity that you can do as a family to ensure you are saving money on daily Starbucks trips, and instead have the opportunity to perfect for your own taste.
It is also worth bearing in mind the positive environmental impact that making your own ‘PSL’ might have as you are lowering food waste by using things you probably already have in your cupboard.
You can put Starbucks to shame by going a step further and decorate with edible glitter, chocolate dusting art, as well as adding caramel sauce if it wasn’t already sweet enough.”
Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
READ NEXT:
