Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato"
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato"
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato" puts a fun, flavorful twist on that seasonal classic: pumpkin-flavored everything! If you don't have pumpkin spice on hand, you can make your own: for each 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice, combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 pinch of black pepper.
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Equipment Checklist
Ingredients
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato"
- 1/2 15-oz can pumpkin purée
- 1/2 12-oz can coconut milk/cream **(for COCONUT ALLERGY sub 1/2 C soy or whole milk)**
- 1 T pumpkin spice (see Instructions for making your own)
- 1/4 C white or brown sugar
- 2 C cold water
- 2 C ice
Food Allergen Substitutions
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato"
- Coconut: Substitute 1/2 C soy or whole milk for the canned coconut milk in the Macchiatos.
Instructions
Sweet Pumpkin Spice Iced "Macchiato"
recipe tip
If you don't have pumpkin spice on hand, you can make your own: for each 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice, combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 pinch of black pepper.
combine + simmer
Combine 1/2 can of pumpkin purée, 1/2 can of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (to make your own: combine 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1 pinch of black pepper), and 1/4 cup sugar in a large pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
stir + pour
Pour the mixture into a pitcher and whisk vigorously while pouring in the 2 cups of cold water. Divide 2 cups of ice between all of your cups and pour the whisked mixture over the ice. Wrap up with a blanket and enjoy this drink with a warm cup of Nearly Norwegian Gresskarsuppe Pumpkin Soup (see recipe)! "Nyt" (Neet) or "enjoy" in Norwegian!