Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spice
Make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte or get inspired by the following recipes for an African pumpkin soup or a quick holiday movie snack! All you need is our freshly ground pumpkin pie spice blend with a hint of oriental cardamom.
SpiceBreeze Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices:
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cardamom
Nhopi - Zimbabwean Pumpkin Soup
In a POT,
- cook 1.5 lb pumpkin cubes
- in 1 cup salted water.
- When the pumpkin cubes are soft, mash them.
- Add 1-2 tbsp peanut butter,
- 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices,
- and salt to taste.
- Mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Optionally, add hot chili powder to taste and top with milk** or heavy cream.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
In a MUG, add:
- 1/8 cup of strong coffee (One espresso shot brings the best result.)
- 1/2-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices
- 2-4 tbsp syrup or honey
- Fill the MUG with hot milk*. Mix well.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices.
Variation with Figs
Transfer the latte into a nice tall glass in layers in the following order:
2/3 latte, 1/2 inch whipped cream, 2 halved figs,
1/3 latte, 1/2 inch whipped cream, 2 halved figs.
Pumpkin Spiced Baked Apples
The perfect combination of tart, sweet, and spicy: pumpkin spice baked apples deconstruct the apple pie in a forgiving way and goes with anything. Create your own simple snack with our Pumpkin Spice blend!
Mexican Hot Chocolate
In a MUG,
- dissolve 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- in 2 tbsp milk*.
- Stir in 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices,
- and 2-4 tbsp agave syrup or honey.
- Fill the MUG with hot milk*. Mix well.
Optionally, add hot chili powder to taste and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices.
Pumpkin Spice Nuts
Preheat OVEN to 350°F.
In a BOWL,
- add 2 tbsp agave syrup or honey,
- 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices,
- and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Add 2 cups chopped nuts and mix well.
In a BAKING DISH lined with PARCHMENT PAPER, spread nut mixture evenly.
Bake nuts for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Let them cool.
Notes/ Variations: Mexican Hot Chocolate works just as well with only cinnamon and chili. Try Nhopi without spices.
Recommendations: * Whole milk or almond or soy milk. ** Coconut milk.