Fall makes me so happy.
I love summer, for a minute, but it doesn't take long for it to get old. I much prefer a cool, sunny fall day... with the fresh smell of leaves and the breeze of change in the air.
I love sweaters, boots, scarves... schedules, routines and activities. Everything that is fall.
One of my favorite little fall indulgences are Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes and chais. So festive, fallish, and delicious... I could drink them every day if my wallet could afford it!
Of course every day is just too much, but I finally nailed down a recipe that is as close to Starbucks' as possible. Now I get my fix whenever I want it, and without the guilt.
My favorite way to use this sauce is to put 1-2 tablespoons into a mug, fill it up with hot coffee and top with a splash of heavy cream. Autumn in a cup. Try it!
What's your favorite fall treat?
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup pumpkin
Directions:
In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat until clear and the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and reduced a bit.
Pour into a jar and let cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge. The sauce is thick when cold. It will melt just fine into your hot coffee!
This makes about 1 cup of sauce... servings vary depending on how sweet you like your drinks.
