Page 354 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Pumpkin Syrup

Makes 2¼ cups

INGREDIENTS

7.5 ounces pumpkin puree

2 cups water

½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon cloves

¼ teaspoon ginger

Special Tools

Wire-mesh strainer

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high
heat and whisk until smooth. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to

medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, whisking regularly.

2 Pass mixture through a wire-mesh strainer 3 times, discarding the

deposits in the strainer between straining. Transfer liquid to a

sealable container. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to
use. *