Description
Tiny, jewel-like pearls bursting with the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin spice, perfect for desserts, drinks, and fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder
- Vegetable oil (neutral oil like canola or grapeseed, chilled)
- Optional: Maple syrup
- Optional: Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil into a freezer-safe container and chill for at least 2 hours.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice blend, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Sprinkle agar-agar powder over the mixture and whisk to combine. Let it sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the agar-agar dissolves completely.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 3-5 minutes, ensuring it remains liquid.
- Using a pipette or syringe, carefully drop small amounts of the mixture into the chilled oil. The droplets will instantly solidify into pearls.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to scoop the pearls out of the oil. Rinse them gently with cold water to remove any residue.
- Transfer the pearls to a clean container. Use them immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Ensure the oil is thoroughly chilled for proper pearl formation. Work quickly as the agar-agar mixture sets fast. Experiment with pearl sizes for different uses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
Keywords: Pumpkin spice, caviar, fall recipe, dessert topping, molecular gastronomy