If puree has any lumps, use blender to puree smoother or push through a fine sieve to get super smooth puree.
In small pot on medium low heat, heat puree with sugar, maple syrup and pie spice until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Use for your favourite hot beverage or in baking or morning oatmeal.Keep in fridge for 5 days or freeze in convenient portion sizes using an ice cube tray.
Pumpkin and Spice Latte
Add 1 to 2 tsp of pumpkin spice concentrate to cup. Add shot of espresso and top with steamed milk. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon.
Steamer
Add 1 to 2 tsp of pumpkin spice concentrate to cup. Add your favourite hot, frothy dairy or dairy free milk. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon.
Spiced Tea
Add 1 to 2 tsp of pumpkin spice concentrate to a steeping cup of black tea. Steep as you normally would for your favourite tea, stir and add a little milk and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
Don't have pie spice? Substitute 2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp allspice, and 1/8 tsp cloves for the pie spice.Yield 24-48 servings (1 to 2 tsp concentrate)