Homemade Pumpkin Liqueur
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
91 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Pumpkin Liqueur
Description
This Homemade Pumpkin Liqueur blends pumpkin puree with half and half (or heavy cream), confectioners sugar, and a mix of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. The ingredients are gently heated together without simmering to meld flavors, then cooled slightly before adding vanilla extract and dark rum. The mixture is strained to remove solids, leaving a smooth, creamy liqueur.
The spice blend complements the pumpkin's natural sweetness, while the rum adds depth and warmth. The drink has a rich but balanced texture suitable for serving chilled or adding to coffee and cocktails during autumn festivities.
Stored in the refrigerator, the liqueur keeps for about a month, allowing time to enjoy it through the season. The process avoids cooking the alcohol to preserve flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling, puree
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
- 1/4 tsp cloves ground
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces dark rum
Instructions
- Put the half and half, pumpkin, sugar, and spices in a saucepan, stirring to combine everything. Heat gently for a few minutes, but do not bring to a simmer.
- Let cool slightly and then add the vanilla and the rum.
- Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, stirring to encourage the liquid to flow through. Some of the puree will go through, but most will be left in the strainer. Discard the remaining solids.
- Pour the liqueur into a clean bottle or bottles.
- Keeps for a month in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2ounces | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3249IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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