Description
A magical, sweet, and spiced pumpkin juice inspired by the Harry Potter series. This homemade copycat recipe blends pumpkin puree, apple juice, and warming spices for a deliciously refreshing drink straight from the wizarding world.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup apricot nectar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple juice, pumpkin puree, and apricot nectar. Stir until well blended.
- Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the sugar and spices are fully dissolved.
- Heat the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. For a smoother texture, strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve.
- Serve over ice cubes in glasses. Enjoy your magical Harry Potter pumpkin juice chilled!
Notes
- If using fresh ginger, use a small amount to avoid a spicy taste.
- Straining provides a smoother texture, but some pumpkin texture is acceptable.
- Canned pumpkin puree is a convenient option.
- Avoid using mango juice as a substitute for apricot nectar for authentic flavor.
- Honey can be used instead of brown sugar, but may make the mixture cloudy.
- Too much nutmeg can result in a candle-like flavor.
- A fork or shaking in a jar can be used if you don’t have a whisk.
- A wooden spoon can be used if a whisk is unavailable.
- Skipping the sieve is acceptable if you don’t have one.
- The juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a covered jug.
- Shake or stir the juice before serving if stored.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick for presentation.
- For an extra touch, rim glasses with cinnamon sugar.
- The juice can be served warm with whipped cream.
- A thermos is great for keeping the drink warm on chilly walks.
- Do not rush the heating process to avoid scorching.
- Allowing the juice to sit after straining helps meld the flavors.
- Pumpkin pie filling can be used, but adjust sugar and spices as it is sweeter.
- Ensure juices are vegan if making a vegan version.
- Sparkling water can be added to individual glasses just before serving for a fizzy drink.
- Adjust apple juice and decrease pumpkin for picky eaters/drinkers.
- A homemade pumpkin spice mix can be made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg