Description
Delight in a creamy and spiced treat with these Pumpkin Pie Popsicles. Combining the rich flavors of pumpkin puree, warm autumn spices, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and maple syrup, these popsicles offer a smooth and comforting dessert perfect for cooler months or whenever you’re craving a festive frozen delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Spices & Additives
- 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 pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground clove, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, pure vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Heat the mixture: Place the saucepan on the stove and heat the mixture until it becomes hot. Do not allow it to boil or simmer; the mixture should just be warmed through.
- Add guar gum slowly: While continuously whisking, very slowly sprinkle in the guar gum. This step is crucial to prevent clumping of the stabilizer.
- Thicken the mixture: Continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, indicating that the ingredients have blended well and the guar gum has activated.
- Cool and transfer: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then, use a spoon or ladle to pour the mixture into your popsicle molds.
- Freeze the popsicles: Place the molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 8 hours to fully set.
- Serve: Once fully frozen, carefully pop the popsicles out of their molds and enjoy your creamy, spiced dessert.
Notes
- Guar gum is an excellent ingredient used to stabilize ice creams and popsicles. It helps reduce ice crystal formation, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
- If you don’t have guar gum, you can omit it, but expect a slightly icier texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup as per your taste preference.
- Ensure the mixture is not boiling when heating to maintain the delicate flavors and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini popsicle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg