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Thursday

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte PSL Recipe

 DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte PSL Recipe

It's time to celebrate National Coffee Day {everyday}!! Yes, we all love the seasonal hit Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks and now there's even one at Dunkin Donuts called Pumpkin Spice Latte that included pumpkin whip, and drizzle toppings. Getting one of these beauties everyday of Fall can add up at $5-7+ a pop can add up, make a batch AHEAD at home! Here is a recipe to create this magical beverage at home DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte PSL and save you some time + money! Store 'PSL Base' in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Make PSL individual servings with this recipe tutorial too.


Ingredients/Supplies: 

Pumpkin Spice Latte Base Batch {recipe below}, 1 Tablespoon
OR
Individual {2} servings-
Pumpkin Puree -canned /organic, 2 Tablespoons
Milk / Macadamia Nut / Oat Milk, 1-2 Cups
Pumpkin Pie Spice {or make},  combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar, 2-3 Tablespoons
Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon
Coffee brewed / Instant Coffee, 1/2 Cup liquid per serving
Mason Jar- small
Whipped Cream {or make fresh} topping
     -sprinkles

Optional:
Whipped Cream
Caramel Drizzle
Cloves
Cinnamon Sticks
Hazelnut 
Nutmeg

Pumpkin Spice Latte Homemade DIY Instructions

Serve at Halloween gathering or at Thanksgiving Dinner!




Recipe

Serving size: 2
Batch: 14+ servings
Level: Beginner /Easy
Larger cup use 2 cups milk, adjust to taste

Step 1: 

Making the DIY  'PSL Base' ahead {recipe below} and storing in the fridge for ease, quick future Pumpkin Spice Lattes the rest of the week. Then after; warm up 1 Tablespoon per serving in the microwave 30-45 seconds. 

OR for individual {2 SERVINGS SIZE} combine 2 Tablespoons pumpkin puree with rest of the ingredients above, makes two servings. Milk / Macadamia Nut / Oat Milk, 1-2 Cups, 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice {or make},  Sugar 2-3 Tablespoons, Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon, Coffee brewed / Instant Coffee 1 Cup, {for 1/2 Cup liquid per serving.}

Pumpkin Spice Latte DIY Base



PSL Pumpkin Spice Latte 'Base': 

{Store up to 2 weeks in fridge}
Yields 2 Cups-
Combine, mix, and store.
2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Pumpkin Puree (canned) 15oz
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Pinch of Salt
2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Step 2: 

Create the drink, made to order.

Use your DIY 'PSL Base' 1 Tablespoon of base, 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee, and 1-2 Cup Milk. Warm up in microwave 1 minute +. Stir in the pumpkin spice latte base once it's hot or warm in microwave; first, for 30sec. For this tutorial I warmed 'PSL Base' first to make sure brown sugar crystals were melted, then combined it with milk. It's flexible if you forget order....


Step 3:

Serve 2 beverages, or 1 extra large with this recipe. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle more Pumpkin Pie Spice powder on the top of whip or drizzle some caramel or chocolate on top. The options are many to make it creative and your own.
Hazelnut, nutmeg, cinnamon can be used as your sprinkles too.





D O N E :)
National Coffee Day Favorite

DIY Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
Enjoy! Please leave a comment below...

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~Be Sweet
Christina
Sweetest Haute 


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Wednesday

Gold Leaf Thankful Thanksgiving Tree

 Gold Leaf Thankful Thanksgiving Tree

This DIY floral arrangement is perfect for this season- Gold Leaf DIY Thankful Thanksgiving Tree! This Thanksgiving thankful tree is wonderful for as a centerpiece on your table this year. We had a nice time taking a moment to think of things we are #thankful for and write them down on the golden leaves. Each guest to your event get to have a chance to add to the tree, you can even share what each person wrote on the tree before the meal etc. 


Supplies:

Glass Vase
Ornamental Corn
Gold glitter Cardstock
String / Bakers Twine
Floral Sprigs
Leafy Sprigs
Ribbon
Scissors / cutting device
Marker/ Pens
Mini Pumpkins {optional}

Instructions

Step 1:

Begin filling your glass vase with which ever filler you decided on. I used ornamental corn since it favored the shape of my vase and because it helped hold my floral sprigs.

Step 2:

Arrange the floral, leafy sprigs in the vase one by one. I used ones that 'hung' a certain way so that the golden leaves would hang like ornaments on a tree would.

Step 3:

Cut you golden leaves out of the gold glitter cardstock. Pierce a hole through each on and use bakers twine or string as a loop/hock for each leaf.

Step 4:

Arrange the markers, leaves, and the thankful tree in a focal point of the entry of your event or on the main table so each guest can create their leaf and show what they are thankful for.

Sources:

Ornamental Corn- Grocery Store
Vase- Marshalls
Gold Cardstock- Target
Ribbon- Michaels
Twine- Walmart
Bakers Twine- Amazon
String- Walmart
Markers- Target
Floral Sprigs- Dollar Store
Leafy Sprigs- Dollar Store



~Be Sweet
Christina
Sweetest Haute 


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Pumpkin Spice Macarons

 Pumpkin Spice Macarons

How to make wonderful Pumpkin Spice Macarons. Make sure you have all your ingredient before starting! The ones made in this tutorial are in Pumpkin Spice flavors for Fall and Thanksgiving type colors. I made mine with an orange Vanilla Creme filling, using food coloring but you can use regular vanilla or actually add orange extract to make a 'Creamsicle' ice cream flavor filling.


Pumpkin Spice Macaron Video Recipe Tutorial

Prep: 1-2hrs
Bake Time: 15-20 min (depending on oven)
Oven Temperature:  280 degrees F

Supplies: 

2/3 cup Almond Meal or ground almonds
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 large egg whites, ROOM TEMPERATURE {very important} 
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
Pinch of Cinnamon
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Piping Bag | Ziplock bag
Food Coloring of choice (optional)
Kitchen Scissors




Step 1: 

Trace 1-1.5 inch circles on the back side of Parchment Paper that you will be using as your baking sheet liner. Trace them about 1.5 inches apart in rows as wide as your sheet, yet still have room for macarons to grow while baking.


 

Step 2: 

SIFT {very important} the Almond Meal and Powdered Sugar mixture twice through a mesh sieve. Add your Pumpkin Spice Flavoring/ and pinch of Cinnamon.



Step 3: 

Beat egg whites on high in your Mixer, gradually add granulated sugar tablespoon by tablespoon.
Form 'stiff peaks.'


Step 4: 

FOLD {very important} in almond mixture, add half then add the rest. Fold, do not over mix keep it fluffy. DO NOT OVER MIX {very important}
 
- add your food coloring (optional) I didn't add any to my macarons



Step 5: 

With a Piping Bag or ziplock baggie, fill the bag before cutting end off with kitchen scissors. Then pipe 1.5 inch rounds on parchment paper

Step 6: 

Let the piped macaron rounds sit out on counter for at least 20 min....up to 45min before baking.

 

Step 7: 

Pre-heat oven 280 degrees. Bake for 15 min depending on oven. Leave oven door open after 2min. Keep a watchful eye so that the macarons do NOT burn.

Cookies DONE.
now fillings....

Fillings: 

{recipe below}
Jam
Vanilla filling

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Vanilla filling:
7 Tablespoons butter
2 egg whites
3 1/2 Tablespoon Milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1-2 drops orange extract {optional 'Creamsicle' Orange Vanilla}


Step 1: Wisk together egg, milk, sugar over medium heat, until thick like pudding.

Step 2: Then add butter little by little. Med heat bring to boil then remove and set aside until cool.
 
Step 3: Finally add vanilla extract, orange extract (if using), and food coloring (optional.)
 
Step 4: Pipe/ spread in between cookie shells.

Step 5: Decorate tops with Sprinkle circle dots.


PSL Delicious!


Perfect Fall treat to go with your hot beverage of choice; coffee and tea!



Enjoy, Please leave a comment below!

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