Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
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5
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Description
The creamer combines pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, and half and half in a saucepan. The mixture is whisked together and brought to a simmer over medium-high heat, then simmered briefly to dissolve the sugar and integrate the flavors. After cooling slightly, the creamer can be added to coffee along with optional toppings like whipped cream and cinnamon. Leftovers are stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This creamer provides a creamy, spiced flavor to coffee without needing to use commercial products. The use of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice offers natural autumnal flavors, while the brown sugar sweetens the creamer to balance the spices. Heating is necessary to blend the ingredients and develop the flavor.
Homemade pumpkin spice creamer fits well into seasonal coffee routines, allowing customization of sweetness and spice levels. It also allows control over ingredients, avoiding preservatives found in some store-bought versions.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 cup half and half
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients.
- Using a whisk mix ingredients together and heat over medium-high heat until simmering.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before mixing with coffee.
- Add to coffee and top with whipped topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Pour any leftover creamer into a heat-proof glass bottle or cool to room temperature and pour into a container with a lid.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- This recipe has not been tested with nut milk alternatives; using them may produce a less creamy result.
- Freezing the creamer has not been tried and outcomes are unknown.
- Store the creamer in the refrigerator and consume within one week for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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