Pumpkin Spice everything is just around the corner, it starts the beginning of September and end the beginning of December when Gingerbread everything comes out. I've become a sucker for buying almost everything that has the words Pumpkin Spice on it. Some of the Pumpkin Spice items are really good and some are just not.
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Whenever I would bake with ground up Pumpkin Spice it would mix pretty well most of the time but only could get the small container for it and it would have to buy it multiple times. So I thought I make an extract. I've been making extracts for years, I just recently made
Lemon/Orange Extract and Almond Vanilla Extract and
Vanilla Extract never thought about making my own Pumpkin Spice extract.
I going to be using this extract for all of my recipes this Autumn season for my Pumpkin Spice fix. I normally make homemade PSL, Pumpkin Spice Syrup that I put in my coffee, cookies, cheesecake, cupcakes, cakes and I even made Pumpkin Spice peanuts. Keep an eye out for those recipes.
These are the items that you'll need:
Mason Jar with a lid: I recommend getting plastic because the metal lids rust over time.
Labels: I get blanket name tags to write down the date so I can keep track when I made it.
This is for the regular size mason jars if you are using a smaller jar adjust the amount of alcohol and spices.
Ingredients
about 3 1/2 cups of Silver Rum or any clear liquor
10 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of Whole All Spice
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of Whole Cloves
4 Whole Nutmeg
3 to 4 Tablespoons of Fresh Peeled Sliced Ginger
Combine Whole Cloves, Whole All Spice, Whole Nutmeg, Cinnamon Sticks and Fresh Ginger to your glass jar. Pour in rum to the last line of the Mason Jar, that will equal to about 3 1/2 cups. Place lid on top and shake it gently.
Label the date you made it. Place in a cool dark place for at least 8 weeks before using. Gently shake it at least every two weeks.
You will have to pour through a mess strainer or cheesecloth before using.
I can't wait to see the results later this year!
ReplyDeleteI will have an update post on this or show in one of my first recipes.
DeleteSomehow I can't stand nutmeg..but I like this pumpkin spice recipe. Is there an alternative for nutmeg?
ReplyDeleteMight be able to add a tablespoon more of the all spice instead of the nutmeg or use just one nutmeg instead of the four.
DeleteYou have me all excited here. I am from the Caribbean so anything spice, cinnomon, ginger etc I'm in.
ReplyDeleteCinnamon is one of my favorite spices to use for anything.
DeleteLOVE THIS! Will definitely incorporate this into homemade syrups for my home coffee bar! Thanks for the tip
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome. I also will be using this for my homemade coffee syrup.
DeleteI love the smell of fall! I will try this soon, so it's ready in September. I can't believe it's right around the corner.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for Autumn, its the best weather.
DeleteOmg so glad I came across this. I love pumpkin spice!!! I'm trying to eliminate all of the artificial and processed ingredients out of my diet so this is perfect for making my own coffee syrup!!
ReplyDeleteLiving without consuming artificial food is the way to go. I've been living that way for about 7 years and I feel so much better.
DeleteThis is a great idea! And easy to do!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing. I had no idea this could be made this way. I'm excited to try it out! yes!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I never thought of a pumpkin spice extract :). I'm definitely going to have to find that vanilla almond extract of yours! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is PERFECT! Just in time for the season. :) I can almost smell it.
ReplyDeleteI love spices! I have all of these in my cupboard as we speak. I don't use them nearly enough though. This is great!
ReplyDeleteThis Pumpkin spice extract sounds delicious. I want to make it for the Fall and Halloween. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I always make my own extracts also. We love pumpkin spice everything and this would be great to give as gifts 💕
ReplyDeleteYum! I cannot wait for pumpkin season! It's my favorite time of the year! I'll definitely need to try some pumpkin extract. So festive!
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