Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Latte

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes · Serves 2

Ingredients

- 2 cups whole milk (or oat milk)

- ½ cup strong brewed coffee

or 2 double espresso shots

- ¼ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

- 1 tbsp unsalted butter

- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

- ½ tsp vanilla extract

- Pinch of sea salt

- Whipped cream or milk foam, for topping

- Maple syrup and cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 2–3 minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.

2. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt.

3. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth. Heat until steaming.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Froth with a handheld milk frother or carefully whisk until foamy.

5. Divide the hot coffee or espresso between two mugs.

6. Pour the pumpkin milk mixture over the coffee.

7. Finish with whipped cream or foam, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Make it extra special: Top with a little crushed maple cookie for a sweet, crunchy finish.