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Harry Potter pumpkin juice


I recently paid a visit to my brother. My sister-in-law wanted to share half of the pumpkin she got from her mother before I left. I initially mistook it for a regular pumpkin. I was surprised by the size of the pumpkin when she brought it out of the fridge. It was a circular pumpkin with a 16" diameter. Have you ever seen a pumpkin this large? It was my very first time. I'm not sure how I will get this half-sized pumpkin finished. When I discovered this Harry Potter pumpkin juice, I was taken aback.


Have you tried the Harry Potter pumpkin juice that was made at Hogwarts? I haven't. I choose to make my own version. A Malaysian version of Harry Potter pumpkin juice. I'm not sure what the taste of the original pumpkin juice is like. But this homemade Harry Potter pumpkin juice is my absolute favourite.

Some of the recipes call for cooking on the stove, while others suggest mixing all the ingredients in a large pitcher and serving cold or hot.

I used to make pumpkin sago dessert, which is an Asian delicacy that can easily be cooked on the stove. What differentiates the Asian pumpkin sago dessert from Harry Potter pumpkin juice? Let us contrast and compare these two.

Sugar and liquid must be added to the pumpkin puree in both recipes. Simply said, it is a different kind of liquid. Coconut milk is used in Asian pumpkin sago dessert, while apple juice or apple cider is used in Harry Potter pumpkin juice. The most significant difference is that the former contains sago while the latter contains spice.

What is the difference between apple juice and apple cider?

As previously indicated, HP's pumpkin juice contains apple juice or apple cider. This ‘cider' should not be tampered with. It is unrelated to vinegar or alcohol. There are two types of apple cider. Apple juice that has not been filtered should be refrigerated. The adult variant of apple cider is called hard cider.

Is it necessary to use all the apple cider?

I followed the recipe correctly, but there was far too much apple juice. So, the flavour is more like apple pie in liquid form, with a hint of pumpkin flavour and cinnamon and nutmeg thrown in for good measure. I am craving more pumpkin flavour. I used half the apple juice and half the water to boil the pumpkin with those spices in a pot. The pumpkin flavour and spice will penetrate the water this way. The pumpkin juice should be thicker than regular juice. Add a little extra apple juice if the mixture is too thick. 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar as a final touch for a fantastic immune-boosting beverage.

What are the best ways to serve and keep pumpkin juice?

Teenagers are always served this refreshing drink cold. It can be served warm or hot, though. Harry Potter's pumpkin juice keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It should be kept in an airtight bottle or container. Shake well before serving.



INGREDIENTS

500g fresh pumpkin, sliced

500ml water

500ml apple cider/apple juice

1/4 cup brown sugar

20g fresh ginger, sliced

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

2 tsp apple cider vinegar


METHOD

1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the pumpkins have softened.

2. Remove the pot from the heat and discard the ginger and cinnamon stick from the pot.  In a blender, puree the pumpkin mixture with the apple cider vinegar until smooth. Taste to suit your preferences.

3. Serve it hot or cool entirely before chilling in the refrigerator.



I hope my guide is useful to you. Try this tasty pumpkin juice and feel the magic.

 

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