What’s in Pumpkin Juice?
You only need six simple ingredients to make this Harry Potter pumpkin juice! It’s so simple, yet it tastes so good and will have everyone raving! For all measurements, check out the recipe card below.
Pumpkin: Use canned pumpkin puree or try making homemade pumpkin puree. Water: This will cook with the pumpkin and sugar to create a sweetened pumpkin liquid. Granulated Sugar: For the perfect sweetness. Pumpkin Spice: Enhances the overall flavor with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. You can use store-bought or try my homemade pumpkin spice recipe. Apple Juice: Adds extra flavor that complements the pumpkin puree and spices while giving it just the right consistency. Vanilla Extract: Boosts the warm, sweet taste.
How to Make Pumpkin Juice
Making this Harry Potter pumpkin juice recipe could not be easier! You can use a juicer, which is convenient but unnecessary. Follow my instructions below, and you’ll be immersed in the magical world and feel like you are best friends with Harry, Hermione, and Ron!
Homemade Pumpkin Puree: You can use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned! You may end up with a little more pumpkin liquid, depending on the water content of the pumpkin. To concentrate the pumpkin flavor a little more, boil the liquid on the stove for an extra 5 minutes. Then add the apple juice in step 4 Straining: The key to getting transparent pumpkin liquid is to work in smaller batches when straining the pumpkin mixture. Overloading the strainer makes it harder to mash the pumpkin without forcing the pulp through. Use a Juicer: If you have a juicer, you can run the pumpkin mixture through it to get the pumpkin liquid. It will be like you used a magic wand! Sweeten: To change the flavor, you can swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar or real maple syrup. Reduce the Sugar: The amount of sugar can be reduced, but I recommend adding ¼-½ cups of water to the pumpkin mixture to replace the liquid that would come from the sugar. Fresh Ginger: Spice things up by adding some sliced or grated fresh ginger to the pumpkin mixture as it simmers. This will keep that pumpkin spice flavor while kicking up the heat a notch!
In the Refrigerator: Store leftover pumpkin juice in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. In the Freezer: Alternatively, freeze pumpkin juice for up to 3 months. Make Ahead: You can prepare the pumpkin liquid ahead of time, but it will only stay fresh in the fridge for up to 7 days. Be sure to either enjoy your pumpkin juice within that time or freeze the liquid until you’re ready to use it.
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