Pumpkin juice is a popular drink in the Harry Potter universe.Pumpkin juice is very good for you.It is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.It is easy to make and delicious to drink.You can either serve at a Harry Potter party or make it for fun.
Step 1: Apple cider can be put into a blender.
Plain apple juice can be used if you don't have apple cider.Adding some spices will give you more flavor.
Step 2: Add some pumpkin puree.
Make sure you use canned pumpkin puree and not the "pumpkin pie" kind.Your juice won't turn out right because the pumpkin pie puree has lots of additional ingredients.
Step 3: Pour in cups of apricot nectar.
You can use peach nectar if you can't find anything.It will help thin out your juice.Adding more apple cider or apple juice will make the apple flavor overwhelming.
Step 4: Pumpkin pie spice and ground cinnamon can be added for extra flavor.
This is a must if you used plain apple juice.apple cider is already spiced so you don't have to add it.
Step 5: If you want to mix the ingredients, close the blender and pulse them.
When you have to stop the blender, you can use a spatula to remove the mixture from the sides.Everything will blend evenly.
Step 6: Make sure to taste your pumpkin juice.
The pumpkin juice will be a little thick.It won't be like apple juice.Give your pumpkin juice a final blend based on the list below.Adding some honey, white sugar, or brown sugar will make the juice sweeter.If the pumpkin juice is bland, add more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
Step 7: The pumpkin juice should be left in the fridge to chill.
This will make the juice taste better.It will allow the flavors to be better.
Step 8: Pumpkin juice can be served cold over ice.
For an added touch, you could design some "Pumpkin Juice" labels on your computer, print them onto paper, and stick them on glass bottles.Enjoy the pumpkin juice in these bottles.
Step 9: The temperature in your oven should be 350F (177C).
The results are worth the extra effort.If you can't get canned pumpkin puree, it's a great option.
Step 10: Use a knife to cut the sugar pumpkin in half.
A sugar pumpkin can be found in the produce section of a grocery store.Don't use a large pumpkin.It will make your juice taste weird.
Step 11: The seeds and pulp need to be removed.
You can use a metal spoon, an ice cream scoop, or a jack-o-lantern carving kit to do this.You can save the seeds for another recipe if you discard the pulp.
Step 12: The pumpkin needs to be roasted for 45 minutes.
Pumpkins face down on a baking sheet filled with 14 inch (0.64 centimeters) of water.Pumpkins can be roasted on the baking sheet in the oven.You can poke it with a fork to see if it's done.It is done if it is soft.The water will keep the pumpkin from burning.It will make your drink taste better.
Step 13: Remove the skin from the pumpkin before it cools.
The skin should be easy to peel off.If you need to peel vertical lines from the skin, first you have to score them with a knife.If you have to, use the edge of a spoon to catch the skin first.The skin should be removed when you are done.
Step 14: Add the pumpkin and 2 cups of water to the blender.
Place the pumpkin into a food processor after cutting it into wedges or cubes.Put the water over it.Continue to blend until the pumpkin and water are the same color.You will get a soupy liquid.This is the pumpkin juice base.
Step 15: Add the rest of your ingredients to the large saucepan after pouring 112 cup of pumpkin juice base.
The apple juice, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar are included.If you have leftover pumpkin juice base, put it in a container and use it for another recipe.Try it with honey for a healthier option.Try it with brown sugar.You can use peach or pear nectar if you can't find apricot.
Step 16: Bring them to a boil over medium heat.
Wait for the ingredients to come to a boil, then keep stirring.
Step 17: For 20 to 30 minutes, reduce the heat to low.
All the flavors can be infused into one another.It reduces the amount of water in the drink.
Step 18: The pumpkin juice should be chilled.
The easiest way to cover the ice is to fill a large bowl with ice and add water.Don't let any water get inside the small bowl of pumpkin juice that you put in the ice.Once it reaches room temperature, place the juice into the fridge and let the steam escape.It is possible to drink the juice while it is warm, but many people find that it tastes better in the cold.
Step 19: Pumpkin juice can be served cold over ice.
It's possible to make "Pumpkin Juice" labels on your computer, print them off, and stick them onto glass bottles.Just like in the films, pour the pumpkin juice into these bottles.