I love the change from Summer to Fall. The cooler weather, Halloween approaching, thoughts of the holidays, and of course pumpkin! The boys have me making pumpkin muffins every week, but I like pumpkin just as much as they do. I have a sister-in-law from Poland who is just nuts for pumpkin, and she loves this time of year. She also loves Starbucks. I no longer can make trips to Starbucks like I used to. Too much money and nearly impossible to navigate with three little boys in tow. So I make my coffee at home. But this time of year brings pumpkin spiced lattes and I’ve been craving one. I’ve also been enjoying my iced brewed coffee so I thought id combine the two.
Start with a good iced coffee. I like the method described by The Pioneer Woman. Then gently heat your milk on the stove. I like half and half, but you could use any milk you like including Almond! Yummy. Add a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin puree, some honey – I like buckwheat honey for this because it is reminiscent of molasses, and your pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until well incorporated. Remove from heat and add a dash of vanilla. Fill your cup with ice, add the milk mixture and top off with iced coffee. Enjoy!
