Fall Frappe's

I apologize for the lack of posts recently, we went on our first family vacation to St. Louis. While on vacation I decided to take it quite literal and do nothing that was not family oriented. But now that vacation is over and it's time to get back to work. I thought it appropriate for some caffeine and to do a personal favorite from Starbucks, the Pumpkin Pie Frappe! It's a shame this drink is seasonal because it's one of my favorites. I also did another seasonal Frappe for my wife, she was a bit hesitant about the Pumpkin Pie Frappe until she tried one while on vacation, so for her I did the Gingerbread Latte Frappe. Now I found both these recipes on the online site for the Mr. Coffee Frappe maker, they've got quite a few other recipes that are not in the cook book that accompanies the maker.

Pumpkin Pie Frappe

Coffee & Water in brewer:
3 tbsp ground dark roast coffee or espresso
1/2 cup water

Place ingredients in blender jar in this order:
2 cups ice cubes
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp canned pumpkin puree
1/2  tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup evaporated milk or half and half
tip: Three tablespoons canned pumpkin pie filling can also be used in place of 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree

Gingerbread Latte Frappe

Coffee & water in brewer:
3 tbsp ground dark roast coffee or espresso
1/2 cup water

Place ingredients in blender jar in this order:
2 cups ice cubes
3 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 to 2 pinches ground cinnamon
1 to 2 pinches ground cloves
1/4 cup half and half or whole milk