Description
Delight in these creamy and flavorful Pumpkin Pie Popsicles, combining the warm autumn spices of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger with pumpkin puree and maple syrup. This easy frozen treat is perfect for cooling off while enjoying the classic taste of pumpkin pie in a fun, portable form.
Ingredients
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Popsicle Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon guar gum (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until everything is well combined.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it is hot but not boiling or simmering, just enough to meld the flavors and dissolve the sugar.
- Add Guar Gum: Slowly whisk in the guar gum very gradually while continuing to whisk the mixture. This step is crucial to avoid clumping and helps in achieving a smooth texture.
- Thicken Slightly: Keep whisking the mixture until it begins to thicken slightly, then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Fill Molds: Spoon or ladle the mixture evenly into your popsicle molds, smoothing the tops as needed.
- Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 8 hours or until fully solidified.
- Serve: Remove the popsicles from the molds carefully and enjoy a deliciously creamy pumpkin pie flavored frozen treat!
Notes
- Guar gum acts as a stabilizer in ice creams and popsicles, reducing ice crystals and ensuring a creamy, smooth texture.
- If you do not have guar gum, you can omit it but the texture may be icier.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control the sweetness and flavor.
- Ensure the mixture is hot but not boiling to preserve the flavor integrity and prevent curdling.
- These popsicles are best stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini popsicle (approx. 1/10th of recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
