Cinnamon Pumpkin Punch
A delicious and festive drink combining rich pumpkin flavor with aromatic cinnamon, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-Friendly
Ingredients
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- 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 can (29-ounce) pure pumpkin
- 2 limes
- Rum (optional)
- Pineapple chunks and/or pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine 12 cups of water, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the pure pumpkin and return to a simmer.
- Prepare the lime zest by peeling strips from the limes.
- Simmer the mixture with lime zest for about 15 minutes.
- Cool the mixture, then refrigerate until cold, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Strain the punch into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Discard the pulp and lime zest, returning the cinnamon sticks to the punch.
- Serve the punch over ice, adding rum, pineapple chunks, or pecans if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, reduce sugar or use a low-calorie sweetener. This punch can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Pumpkin Punch, autumn drink, fall beverage, pumpkin drink, healthy punch
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