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Keeping with the theme of Thanksgiving, we couldn’t help but share with you some of our favorite pumpkin spice recipes.
Whether you’re entertaining family and friends and are keen to impress or you’re simply loving everything pumpkin flavored, these recipes are a must-have in your collection!
1.Pumpkin Pie Spiced Turmeric Latte
As the Pumpkin Pie Latte trend runs wild this time of year in the U.S. we decided to get on board with the Food Matters Approved version! Same pumpkin pie mouth-watering taste, packing a nutritional punch. So, not only will you get your fix, your immune system will, too.
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ to ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp or more of pumpkin pie spice (Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend below)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup pumpkin purée * note below
- 1½ cups almond milk
- 1 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup, raw honey or rice malt syrup
- Optional: 1 tbsp pasture-fed gelatin or collagen powder, turmeric, pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for garnish
METHOD
- Bring water and spices to a boil. Simmer for a minute.
- Add the pumpkin, almond milk and sweetener in a blender and pulse until frothy. Add to the boiling water that is infused with spices.
- Pour into mugs. Sprinkle pinches of turmeric and pumpkin pie spice and serve!
MAKE YOUR OWN PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND
We love making up our own Pumpkin Pie Blend to have on hand to sprinkle on everything! Mix it up in a small jar and use as needed.
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1½ tsp ground allspice
- 1½ tsp ground cloves
Note:While squash is in season, you're better off making your own pumpkin purée in bulk to use in recipes. Relying on canned pumpkin purée is convenient, but the USDA is fairly lenient with what can go into these canned purées.
2. Pumpkin Pie Spice Parfait
When your favorite Pumpkin Pie Spice flavors meet with crunchy spiced granola and candied pecans! We have a winner!
Parfait
- 1 1/2 cups coconut yogurt or coconut whipped cream
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 lemon, juice & zest
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice*
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
Spiced Granola
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice*
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Candied Pecans
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- To make pumpkin purée, dice squash into cubes and gently steam until softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- While squash is steaming, prepare candied pecans and granola.
- To prepare the spiced granola, in a small bowl mix together oats, sea salt, coconut sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and coconut oil. Coat well and spread evenly on a lined baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check and toss around every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Remove and allow to cool.
- To prepare candied pecans, in a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon and sea salt. Coat well and spread evenly on a lined baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to check and toss around every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Remove and allow to cool.
- To make pumpkin pie filling, in a blender add puréed squash, coconut sugar, lemon juice and zest, pumpkin pie spices, cinnamon and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Layer your parfaits, starting with pumpkin pie filling, coconut yogurt or whipped cream, spiced granola, candied pecans, and repeat.
- Makes 4 parfaits.
3. Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight)
- 1 can organic coconut milk
- ¼ to ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- 3 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
METHOD
- In a blender combine all ingredients, and blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a container and freeze for 3 hours.
- Remove frozen mixture from container, into large chunks and place in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape the mixture with a spatula several times.
- Smooth the "ice cream" into a loaf pan and place in the freezer for 1 hour to set.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Check out these Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls by Minimalist Baker. A drool-worthy addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Over at Love & Lemons they are cooking up some mouthwatering Thanksgiving breakfast treats. Pumpkin waffles - Yes, Please!
If the photo and the title wasn't enough to tempt you, we're not sure what is! Gluten-free, paleo and vegan friendly. You can't go wrong with these spicy-sweet fall flavors!
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BY RACHEL MORROW
Alongside being a qualified nutritionist and our social media guru, Rachel is Food Matters’ Recipe Developer. She’s forever dreaming up and developing new recipes for the community to enjoy.
FAQs
During the autumn and early winter seasons, pumpkin spice is a must-have in grocery stores and coffee shops. It is commonly used in a variety of products, including lattes, pancakes, fall beers, and candles.
Can I replace all spice with pumpkin spice? ›
Pumpkin pie spice usually contains allspice in combination with other warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. You can use it in place of allspice in baked goods, or mix pumpkin pie spice with ground black pepper for savory recipes: Use this combo in chili, stew, or rubs that call for allspice.
What pairs well with pumpkin spice? ›
To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.
How do you use pumpkin spice powder? ›
Use this pie spice to flavor Thanksgiving pies, fall cakes, cozy autumn breakfasts, and everything in between. You can also use it to spice up your whipped cream, yogurt, pumpkin spice lattes, oatmeal recipes, or even roasted fall vegetables for an unexpected twist.
Why do people go crazy for pumpkin spice? ›
Scarcity, flavor, and nostalgia equal obsession.
People's obsession with pumpkin spice is an intriguing psychological occurrence. The taste of pumpkin spice may be desirable due to its scarcity, as it's only available during the fall. In addition to flavor and taste, pumpkin spice can also create nostalgia.
Has pumpkin spice been a thing for 3500 years? ›
Contrary to popular belief, this spice has existed for a while, even being mentioned in Amelia Simmons' 1798 reprint of her cookbook American Cookery. History revealed that similar spices have been around for 3,500 years, with ancient nutmeg residue being found by archaeologists on 3,500 year old ceramic pottery.
Is pumpkin spice and allspice the same? ›
Allspice, while delicious on its own, is not enough to fully get the flavor that you need in pumpkin recipes. Pumpkin pie spice blends allspice with cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg so it has added elements that add much more depth and flavor, creating that pumpkin flavor in desserts that you know and love!
Is there a difference between pumpkin spice and pumpkin pie spice? ›
Spoiler alert: the terms are used interchangeably, and yep, they're the same delicious combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those spices that make our autumn treats taste oh-so-magical.
What is a substitute for 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice? ›
To get 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ginger, allspice, cloves or nutmeg, whatever you have! If you have two of the above spices, use ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of whichever two spices you do have.
What tastes similar to pumpkin spice? ›
Chai. Before there was pumpkin spice, there was chai to keep you warm and cozy all autumn long. You might even recognize some of the flavors in chai as they are similar to pumpkin spice with clove, cinnamon, and cardamom.
To set the record straight, the simple answer to the question is no, pumpkin spice almost certainly does not cause constipation. If anything, pumpkin spice ingredients like ginger and allspice will promote regularity, not to mention coffee's reliable habit of moving bowels.
What meat goes best with pumpkin? ›
Fresh or canned pumpkin would taste good with meat proteins.
- Beef.
- Shrimp.
- Pork chops.
- Lobster.
- Crab.
- Chicken breast.
- Rabbit.
- Turkey (turkey legs)
To brew coffee, add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix on top of 1/4 cup of ground coffee in your favorite brewer filled with the required amount of water. Using a fork, mix the spices into the coffee grounds. Brew as normal. Pour the brewed coffee into a mug and sweeten with raw sugar if desired.
Does allspice go with pumpkin? ›
I like my homemade pumpkin pie spice to be heavy on the cinnamon and ginger, with just a little kick from allspice and cloves.
Can I put pumpkin pie spice in my coffee? ›
Make your espresso or coffee and pour it into a large mug or glass mason jar. Mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until well combined. Froth the milk. Use a milk frother to froth your milk for about 30 seconds or until foamy, then pour into the mug on top of the pumpkin espresso mixture.
Why do Americans love pumpkin spice? ›
Smell and Association
Those notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger trigger deeply rooted cozy memories of autumn. “Pumpkin spice aromas emerge in the fall in shops and cafes, coinciding with the arrival of colorful leaves, family gatherings, and back-to-school bustle.
What is the history of pumpkin spice? ›
The origin of this unique spice mixture goes back to the times of the Dutch East India Company. The original pumpkin spice composition had cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. These were first found in Southeast Asia, namely in a few island groups as well as ancient pottery shards in Indonesia.
What is the origin of pumpkin spice? ›
The origin of pumpkin spice dates back to the Dutch East India Company. The ingredients that make up pumpkin spice—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice—are native to Southeast Asian islands. This spice was discovered on a few island groups as well as ancient pottery shards in Indonesia.
When did the pumpkin spice trend start? ›
The late 90s would see pumpkin spice finally reach the coffee world with a number of vendors selling flavored beans to great popularity. However, 2003 was the transformative year.
