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Best pumpkin spice latte has this special ingredient

Cristine Struble
Cristine Struble

FoodSided

Ready to taste the best pumpkin spice latte? With this one secret ingredient, you can make the most flavorful, tasty PSL ever.

The best pumpkin spice latte doesn’t have to be an exclusive dream. Almost every coffee shop, store shelf and home barista has a recipe to make the perfect PSL. Do you know the one secret ingredient that can make the best tasting pumpkin spice latte? It isn’t that surprising after all.

While the majority of pumpkin spice lattes use a pumpkin flavored syrup, this ingredient doesn’t bring the full pumpkin flavor. Although it is easy to use, real pumpkin offers a more robust, true pumpkin flavor.

LIBBY’S is America’s most popular and 100 percent pure pumpkin brand. While settle for a pumpkin flavored syrup when you can enjoy real pumpkin in your PSL. Although this recipe does require a little more effort, the full-bodied pumpkin flavor is definitely worth it.

Many people think of LIBBY’S as the classic ingredient in their pumpkin pie or other dessert recipe. Truthfully, the ingredients works just as well in that PSL. Ready to taste the difference. Here’s the recipe for LIBBY’S Pumpkin Spice Latte.

"LIBBY’S Pumpkin Spice Latte:1 cup strong coffee2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk1/3 cup LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin2 teaspoons granulated sugar or more to taste1/4 teaspoon McCormick® pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon1 teaspoon McCormick® pure vanilla extractWhipped cream (optional)COMBINE coffee, evaporated milk, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract in 2-cup microwave-safe glass measure or small saucepan. Heat until very hot (if using stove, use medium-low heat and stir occasionally). Carefully pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream if desired."

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While this recipe might not be your grab and go option for a Monday morning, this PSL is perfect for a more leisurely coffee break. From Sunday mornings reading the paper to a delicious pairing with a dessert, this latte will surely leave a lasting impression.

Discovering this flavorful latte shows that sometimes drinking a coffee is more about the experience. In this busy, grab and go society, sometimes a drink is meant to be savored and enjoyed. With the right ingredients, the difference is clear.

Also, as people enter the busy holiday baking season, there always seems to be an extra can of 100% pure pumpkin in the pantry. Instead of letting that can go to waste, why not shop the pantry. There are many uses for that can of pure pumpkin; it isn’t just for pie.

The best pumpkin spice latte is a flavor experience that you need to try. Once you taste this PSL, you won’t settle for any other latte.

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble has been a highly regarded food journalist for over 10 years. From food trends to traveling the world for the must try cuisine, Cristine appreciates that food and culture are always intertwined. Covering chef interviews to the food innovations, she uses her extensive knowledge to bring people together around the love of a great meal. Many of Cristine's articles have been featured in various industry publications, television commercials, and food brand websites. Over the past several years, she has been named a top 10 food and travel journalist by media publications and is considered an authority within the food journalism niche. Follow her on social media at @StrublePublications or @CristineStruble to check out what is on her plate, food travel discovery, and fun adventures. Her complete writing portfolio can be found at https://authory.com/CristineStruble.