By Melissa Motta Lopez
There’s something about feeling that first cool breeze and seeing the leaves change colors that indicate the start of fall. And this signals pumpkin season. At Java we believe pumpkin isn't just a flavor, it’s a mood. And below we are going to provide a few simple, delicious ways to bring pumpkin spice into your routine at home.
Before diving into the recipes, make sure you’re stocked up on the essential ingredient — pumpkin spice! Our Java Love Pumpkin Spice is the perfect blend to elevate your fall baking and drinks.
Check it out here: Java Love Pumpkin Spice Coffee
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup light brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup pumpkin purée
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups old-fashioned oats
(Optional: pumpkin-spice buttercream for topping)
How to make:
Cream butter and sugars, then mixing pumpkin, vanilla, and pumpkin spice. Add oats, flour, and baking soda untilIt's combined. Scoop onto a baking sheet, flat and slightly, and bake at 350°F until set.You can also add pumpkin spice buttercream for an extra festive touch
This recipe combines pumpkin puree, warm spices, and oats for the perfect autumn treat.
Coffee-Soaked Pumpkin Spice Cake
Ingredients:
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1cup/230 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
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1½cups/190 grams confectioners’ sugar
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2tablespoons pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling
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2teaspoons vanilla extract
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½teaspoon kosher salt
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2cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
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1¾cups/415 milliliters cold heavy whipping cream
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½cup/4½ ounces canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
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½cup prepared coffee, at room temperature
How to make: Beat butter, sugar, pumpkin spice, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then mix in flour and cream. Press the dough into two pans and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely. Whip heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin purée until thick. Layer the cookies with coffee and whipped cream, finishing with a dusting of pumpkin spice. Chill overnight so the cookies soften into a rich, cake-like texture.
Why you'll love it:
It looks delicious and comes together easily and it's the perfect balance of pumpkin soaked cookies and pumpkin cream.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Syrup
Ingredients:
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2 cups brown sugar
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1/2 cup pumpkin puree
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2 cups water
Skip the store-bought version to make your own fall syrup in minutes! Combine brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and water in a pot, then simmer gently for a few minutes. Add vanilla, pumpkin spice and cinnamon for extra warmth. Let it cool, pour into a jar, and enjoy it in your coffee, lattes or desserts all season long.
Try one (or all) of these pumpkin spice recipe recipes and make your kitchen smell like you’re celebrating autumn one treat at a time.
