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This Pumpkin Spice Affogato Tastes Like Fall

Pumpkin spice affogato
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
1 serving

Switch up your favourite pumpkin spice latte for this drool-worthy affogato featuring espresso, vanilla ice cream and homemade pumpkin spice syrup. Save the leftover syrup for your morning coffee or latte. It can be stored for up to two weeks refrigerated, but we promise it won’t last that long!

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ingredients

Pumpkin spice syrup

1
cup granulated sugar
1
cup water
cup 100% pumpkin puree
1
tsp ground cinnamon
½
tsp ground ginger
½
tsp ground nutmeg
¼
tsp ground cloves
1
tsp vanilla extract

Affogato

1
Tbsp pumpkin spice syrup
2
scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato
2
oz espresso
Nutmeg, to garnish
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directions

Step 1

For the pumpkin spice syrup: to a saucepan over medium heat whisk together the sugar, water, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

Step 2

Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Whisking constantly, continue cooking until mixture thickens to a syrup, about 15 minutes.

An overhead shot of an espresso shot
Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer to a lidded glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 4

For the affogato: to a serving glass add pumpkin spice syrup and ice cream.

Step 5

Pour espresso over the ice cream and garnish with nutmeg.

Step 6

Serve immediately.

Pumpkin spice affogato

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