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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Kefir - Real Food Pumpkin Spice Treat

Lanni @preservingtoday
Spice up your homemade, probiotic rich milk kefir with the flavors of fall.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Fermentation Time 14 hours
Servings 4 Cups

Equipment

  • Quart canning jar
  • Nylon mesh strainer
  • Canning funnel
  • Cultures for Health Kefir Grains
  • Small silicone spatula
  • Plastic reusable lids for canning jars
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart finished milk kefir grains removed
  • 1 - 2 TBSP Maple syrup or honey
  • 1 TSP Vanilla extract
  • 1 - 2 TSP Pumpkin spice
  • 1 TBSP Pumpkin puree Optional

Instructions
 

  • Make kefir as you usually would (learn more here).
  • Remove the kefir grains and start a new batch or store for later.
  • Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice and pumpkin purée (if using) to kefir and stir well.
  • Leave covered at room temperature for a couple hours for the flavors to meld.
  • Move pumpkin pie kefir to the fridge and enjoy when cold.
Keyword kefir