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Transform everyday drinks into a cozy fall delight with this dairy-free pumpkin pie sauce. It brings the warmth of pumpkin spice and creamy sweetness without any dairy, making it perfect for your pumpkin spice coffees, chai lattes, or drizzling over desserts. Ready in just a few minutes, this sauce captures the essence of autumn in a jar.
I first made this to recreate a favorite coffee shop flavor at home and now it’s a must-have for my morning chai every fall season.
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed oat milk: provides creamy sweetness and a smooth texture use a well-known brand for consistency
- Pumpkin puree: choose a good quality canned puree like Libby’s for rich flavor and perfect smoothness
- Pumpkin pie spice: the secret blend that brings warmth and aromatic depth to the sauce
- Salt: balances the sweetness and enhances the pumpkin flavor
- Vanilla extract: adds a subtle sweetness and rounds out all the spices make sure to use pure vanilla extract for best results
Instructions
- Spoon and Stir:
- In a mixing bowl or cup with a pouring lip combine the sweetened condensed oat milk with the pumpkin puree ensuring a smooth mix
- Season and Flavor:
- Add the pumpkin pie spice salt and vanilla extract gradually stirring well to fully incorporate the spices and flavorings
- Jar and Chill:
- Pour the combined mixture carefully into a sealable glass jar that will keep the sauce fresh and easily accessible
- Rest and Store:
- Place the jar in the refrigerator where the sauce will thicken slightly it will keep well for up to one month
- Serve and Adjust:
- When ready use about one tablespoon or more depending on your taste in your coffee chai latte or drizzled over desserts warm gently if you prefer a thinner consistency
My favorite ingredient is the pumpkin pie spice because it instantly brings that nostalgic crisp autumn feeling to the sauce. I remember serving this sauce during a chilly October morning and the warm smiles around the table made the effort worth every step.
Storage Tips
This sauce stores best in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator. With time it will thicken so if you prefer it thinner gently warm it before serving. Use within one month for the freshest flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
If you cannot find sweetened condensed oat milk you can try coconut condensed milk or make your own by slowly simmering coconut milk and sugar until thick. Fresh pumpkin puree can replace canned but adjust for moisture content. Cinnamon and nutmeg can be used as a substitute if pumpkin pie spice is not available but the blend adds a unique complexity.
Serving Suggestions
This sauce is fantastic stirred into hot coffee or chai providing an instant pumpkin spice twist. Pour it over pancakes waffles or even vanilla ice cream for a seasonal dessert upgrade. A little drizzle on roasted sweet potatoes or oatmeal adds unexpected warmth and sweetness.
Keep a jar on hand all season for quick pumpkin spice drinks and treats. It’s an easy way to add cozy autumn flavor to many recipes.
Your Recipe Questions Answered
- → What ingredients create the sauce's creamy texture?
The creamy texture comes from sweetened condensed oat milk combined with pumpkin puree, balanced by spices and vanilla for smoothness.
- → How should the sauce be stored for best results?
Store the sauce in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. It thickens when cold but can be gently warmed for a runnier texture.
- → What spices give this sauce its signature flavor?
Pumpkin pie spice, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, imparts the warm, autumnal flavor characteristic of this sauce.
- → Can this sauce be used with beverages other than coffee?
Yes, it’s great drizzled on chai lattes or even desserts, enhancing them with rich pumpkin and spice notes.
- → Is this sauce suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, it uses oat milk and plant-based ingredients, making it fully vegan-friendly.
- → How long does the sauce remain fresh once made?
Stored properly in the fridge, the sauce stays fresh for up to one month.