Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew
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- 2 cups (250 g) coarsely ground coffee, preferably freshly ground
- 6 cups (1500 ml) filtered water, cold
- 1 recipe Golden Yellow Simple Syrup from the recipe “Brown Sugar Simple Syrups”
- ⅓ cup (80 g) pumpkin puree, canned
- 2 3” (8 g) cinnamon sticks, broken in half
- 1 tsp (2 g) whole cloves
- ½ inch (3 g) fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp (1 g) salt
- 2 cups (500 ml) cold brew concentrate, divided
- 1 cup (250 ml) pumpkin spice simple syrup
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk or dairy alternative (see Chef’s Tips)
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
- Pumpkin spice
- Cinnamon sticks
Equipment
Scale OR dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Airtight container (large) OR large bowl with plastic wrap
Rubber spatula OR wooden spoon x 2
Fine-mesh sieve
Coffee filter OR cheesecloth
Airtight container (medium) OR bowl x 2
Medium heavy-bottomed pot
Heatproof spatula
Tall drinking glasses (12 to 16 oz) x 4
Pitcher OR large measuring cup
Whisk
Instructions
Step 1
Place the coarsely ground coffee into a large bowl (preferably with a spout) or large airtight container. Gradually add the cold, filtered water and slowly stir to ensure all grinds are moistened. Cover and place into the fridge to steep; at least 12 hours and up to 15 hours.
Step 2
Line a fine-meshed sieve with a coffee filter or double layer of cheesecloth and place over an airtight container or bowl.
Step 3
Pour the cold brew coffee concentrate over the lined sieve. Allow the coffee to slowly drip through the sieve. Try not to stir the coffee while pouring, as this will create a muddy cold brew coffee. Discard solids (for other uses, see Chef’s Tips). Place the concentrate into the fridge until needed. Store up to a week.
Step 1
Make the Golden Yellow Sugar Simple Syrup as directed in the recipe: “Brown Sugar Simple Syrups.” Add the pumpkin puree (see Chef’s Tips), cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger slices, ground nutmeg, and salt when adding the Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar. Stir well before placing onto the heat. Follow cooking and cooling instructions in that recipe.
Step 2
Strain the cooled simple syrup through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into an airtight container, using a spatula or spoon to gently press on any solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Stored in an airtight container, pumpkin spice simple syrup can last up to 2 weeks.
Step 1
Fill 4 tall glasses halfway with ice.
Step 2
In a pitcher or large measuring cup, whisk together the 2 cups of cold brew concentrate with the pumpkin spice simple syrup until thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Evenly divide the pumpkin cold brew mixture into 4 glasses (¾ cup / 188 ml per glass). Top each glass with ¼ cup (63 ml) of milk of choice (see Chef’s Tips).
Step 4
If desired, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice, and/or cinnamon stick.
Step 5
Stir with a straw or spoon before enjoying.
