For syrup, whisk together water, brown sugar, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
When the leaves begin to fall, turn to this autumn-time apple punch, flavored with melody of warm spices—cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove spices. For an extra layer of flavor, add spiced rum.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 30
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Syrup | ||
| 2 c. water | ||
| 1 ½ c. packed Hy-Vee light brown sugar | ||
| ¾ c. Hy-Vee canned pumpkin | ||
| 4 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice | ||
| Spiced Punch | ||
| 9 oz. pumpkin syrup | ||
| 1 (52-oz.) bottle pure press apple juice, chilled | ||
| 6 (12-oz.) cans plain seltzer water, chilled | ||
| Apple wedges, for garnish | ||
| Orange slices, for garnish | ||
| Star anise, for garnish | ||
| Cinnamon sticks, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Whisk
- Medium saucepan
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Medium bowl
- 1½-gal. beverage dispenser
- 12-oz. glasses
Directions
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; do not stir mixture in sieve. Discard thickened liquid mixture in sieve (about 1 cup). Cool to room temperature. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.*
For punch, stir together syrup, apple juice, and if desired, rum in a 1½-gal. beverage dispenser. Add seltzer; gently stir to combine. Add ice. Serve in ice-filled 12-oz. glasses. Garnish with apple wedges, orange slices, star anise and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
*Serve leftover syrup over pancakes, waffles or ice cream, or in coffee.
Nutrition facts
Servings
40 Calories per serving
6 oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%