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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate

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An easy, quick recipe for homemade pumpkin spice cold brew concentrate that’s perfect for fall mornings. Made with simple ingredients like coffee, pumpkin puree, and warm spices, it’s a crowd-pleaser that saves you from expensive coffee shop drinks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans (medium roast recommended)
  • 4 cups cold, filtered water
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (real vanilla)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Milk or milk alternative (for serving, optional)
  • Ice cubes (for serving, optional)
  • Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
  • Extra cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using whole beans, grind them on the coarsest setting to resemble breadcrumbs.
  2. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add coarsely ground coffee to a large mason jar or pitcher. Spoon the pumpkin paste on top of the grounds without stirring.
  4. Slowly pour cold, filtered water over the coffee and pumpkin mixture. Gently stir to ensure all grounds are saturated.
  5. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. (12 hours is the sweet spot; longer for stronger concentrate.)
  6. Halfway through steeping, gently shake or stir the jar to redistribute the spices.
  7. After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl or pitcher. Do not press on the grounds.
  8. Transfer the strained concentrate to an airtight bottle or jar. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
  9. To serve, fill a glass with ice, add about 1/2 cup concentrate, and top with 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative. Stir and adjust sweetness if desired.

Notes

For a clearer concentrate, strain twice (first through a fine-mesh strainer, then through a coffee filter or cheesecloth). The flavors develop and meld over the first few days, making day two and three even better. Used coffee grounds can be repurposed as a body scrub with coconut oil.

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