Four-Bucks-No-More Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup steamed milk*
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin spice syrup (recipe follows)

Combine all ingredients in a coffee mug, stir and enjoy!

*If you don't have an espresso machine, place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently with a whisk, until hot and frothy.

Pumkin Spice Syrup Recipe:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1-inch piece vanilla bean
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup canned pumpkin

Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until syrup is thickened and reduced by half.

Makes about 1 cup.