Description
Warm autumn mornings brighten with homemade pumpkin coffee creamer, blending creamy richness and seasonal spices. Crafted with love, this simple recipe brings cozy comfort straight to your morning mug, letting you savor fall’s most delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) half-and-half
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pumpkin puree
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine half-and-half, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, fragrant mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, gently stirring continuously to prevent scorching and ensure even blending of spices and cream.
- Monitor the temperature carefully, heating until the liquid reaches a steamy consistency without allowing it to boil, which could alter the delicate flavor profile.
- Once heated, remove the saucepan from the stovetop and let the creamer rest, allowing the spices to infuse and the mixture to cool to room temperature naturally.
- Pour the cooled creamer into a clean, airtight glass container, sealing it securely to maintain freshness and prevent flavor contamination.
- Refrigerate the homemade pumpkin creamer, which will keep for approximately 5-7 days.
- Before each use, vigorously shake the container to redistribute the settled spices and ensure a consistent, flavorful addition to your morning coffee.
Notes
- Cold ingredients blend smoother, so take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before mixing.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing maple syrup to match personal taste preferences.
- For dairy-free version, substitute half-and-half with coconut milk or almond milk for a lighter, plant-based alternative.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a silky-smooth texture without pumpkin pulp or spice bits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg