Description
Enjoy a cozy and flavorful Pumpkin Apple Cider with Cinnamon Cream, blending sweet apple cider and rich pumpkin puree with warming spices and a luscious plant-based cinnamon cream topping. This comforting seasonal drink is perfect for chilly days and special moments, featuring natural ingredients and a creamy, spiced finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves (natural)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
Cinnamon Cream Topping
- 3/4 cup chilled plant-based cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Warm up the base: Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Slowly bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the natural aromas to awaken your senses.
- Mix in pumpkin and spices: Whisk in the pure pumpkin puree, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir continuously so the spices infuse evenly, and the pumpkin integrates smoothly with the cider.
- Sweeten and cream: Add maple syrup (natural) to taste, then pour in the plant-based milk. Continue to heat just until warm; avoid boiling to keep the ingredients from separating and to maintain that silky texture.
- Prepare the cinnamon cream topping: Using chilled plant-based cream, gently whip it with cinnamon powder (natural) and a natural gelling agent until soft peaks form. This will give you a fluffy cinnamon cream that melts earnestly into the spiced cider.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the hot Pumpkin Apple Cider with Cinnamon Cream into your favorite mug and dollop the cinnamon cream on top generously. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder over for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature or slightly warmed plant-based milk to prevent curdling when mixing with hot cider.
- Keep the heat gentle to preserve flavors and prevent bitterness from developing.
- Make the cinnamon cream shortly before serving to maintain fluffiness and freshness.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for the best taste quality.
- Start with less sweetener and adjust to your preference as some apple ciders are naturally sweeter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup with cream topping
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin apple cider, cinnamon cream, plant-based, cozy drink, autumn beverage, dairy-free, gluten free, spiced cider