Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice | The Recipe Critic

This Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice will transport you to a magical ride on the Hogwarts Express or eating lunch with your friends in the great hall. Bursting with warm, cozy fall flavor, you will love feeling part of the wizarding world of Harry Potter with this magical drink.

What’s in Pumpkin Juice?

You only need six simple ingredients to make this Harry Potter pumpkin juice! It’s so simple, yet it tastes so good and will have everyone raving! For all measurements, check out the recipe card below.

• Pumpkin: Use canned pumpkin puree or try making homemade pumpkin puree.
• Water: This will cook with the pumpkin and sugar to create a sweetened pumpkin liquid.
• Granulated Sugar: For the perfect sweetness.
• Pumpkin Spice: Enhances the overall flavor with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. You can use store-bought or try my homemade pumpkin spice recipe.
• Apple Juice: Adds extra flavor that complements the pumpkin puree and spices while giving it just the right consistency.
• Vanilla Extract: Boosts the warm, sweet taste.

How to Make Pumpkin Juice

Making this Harry Potter pumpkin juice recipe could not be easier! You can use a juicer, which is convenient but unnecessary. Follow my instructions below, and you’ll be immersed in the magical world and feel like you are best friends with Harry, Hermione, and Ron!

1. Make Pumpkin Mixture: Combine the pumpkin puree, water, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium saucepan.
2. Cook: Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Let the pumpkin mixture cool while you prepare your straining station.
3. Strain: Place 2-3 layers of cheesecloth inside a fine mesh strainer, leaving plenty of overhang. Place the strainer on top of a bowl or measuring cup to catch the strained liquid. Once cooled, add ¼-⅓ of the pumpkin mixture to the straining station. Use a large metal spoon to stir the pumpkin, pressing it into the cheesecloth until as much liquid as possible is strained into the vessel below.
4. Discard Pulp: Alternatively, you can gently squeeze the portions of pumpkin in the cheesecloth, being careful not to squeeze too hard. You want the transparent liquid to come out of the pumpkin, not any of the actual pumpkin pulp. Discard any remaining pulp before moving on to the next portion of pumpkin mixture.
5. Liquid Amount: You should end up with about 1 ½ cups of liquid.
6. Simmer with Apple Juice to Reduce: Wash out the saucepan before adding the strained pumpkin liquid back in. Add the apple juice and vanilla and simmer over low heat until reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes. Pour the juice into a storage bottle and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Serve chilled over ice or hot.

Harry Potter Inspired Recipes

I am such a Harry Potter fan! Everything about this magical world makes me so happy. If you are planning a Harry Potter party, having a movie marathon, or simply want to feel like you are at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, here are a few recipes for you to try.

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