Description
A unique and eye-catching recipe that transforms pumpkin spice into delicate caviar pearls, perfect for elevating your fall gatherings and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 2 teaspoons agar-agar powder
- Cold vegetable oil (canola or sunflower oil, chilled for at least 2 hours)
Instructions
- Prepare the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a mixing bowl and place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- Make the pumpkin spice mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix. Whisk the ingredients together over low heat until fully blended.
- Add the agar-agar: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of agar-agar powder into the mixture while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Cool the mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. It should still be liquid but not too hot to handle.
- Create the caviar pearls: Using a dropper or squeeze bottle, drip the pumpkin spice mixture into the cold oil. Tiny pearls will form instantly as the mixture hits the chilled oil.
- Strain the pearls: Carefully pour the oil and pearls into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Rinse the pearls with cold water to remove any residual oil.
- Store the caviar: Transfer the pearls to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. They’ll keep for up to 5 days.
Notes
[‘Chill the oil thoroughly to ensure proper pearl formation.’, ‘Work quickly with the pumpkin spice mixture before it solidifies.’, ‘Hold the dropper or squeeze bottle close to the oil surface for perfectly round pearls.’, ‘Experiment with flavors like vanilla extract or alternative spice blends.’, ‘Rinse pearls gently to prevent sticking.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: Pumpkin spice, caviar, fall recipe, dessert, molecular gastronomy, vegan, autumn, party food