Squash It for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner and for sure, parents are already getting stressed on what costume to get for their kid’s annual trick or treat fair.  For those who do not have kids yet, they are stressing out over the Halloween party that they are organizing.  The great news is that drinks would not be a problem as Torani syrup is there to help out in making it more special.

Halloween preparations can be quite stressful especially when you are not so sure on what to do and where to get the much needed supplies. First things first:  aside from the spooky stuff, Halloween is often associated with pumpkin and squash, not just for making jack o’ lanterns but also for the food and drinks.  It is during this time that we get our fill of pumpkin pies, mashed pumpkins, pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin and all kinds of drinks with pumpkin or pumpkin pie spice syrup.  Instead of laboring over the stove for hours, you can get help from flavorings like syrups to make your pumpkin or squash-based food and drinks more flavorful.

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Torani has several flavors of syrups that you can get to help out in your Halloween preparations.  First up is the pumpkin spice syrup which can be added to coffee or your pumpkin pie.  It can also be added to crème brulee to go with the Halloween theme. 

Here is a recipe to make your pumpkin pie that much special with the special participation of Torani syrups:

• Make sure that you have prepared a pie crust already. This recipe is good to fill a medium sized crust, which usually measures 9 inches in diameter and an inch and a half deep. Give your pie more texture with a layer of crushed pecans to line the bottom of the crust.  

For the filling:

a pound of pumpkin flesh, cut into inch-wide chunks

2 eggs and 1 egg yolk

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp allspice

½ tsp cloves

½ tsp ginger

½ cup brown sugar

10 fl oz double cream

• Steam the pumpkin flesh and put in a sieve to drain out any excess water. Press lightly.
• Whisk eggs with extra yolk in a large bowl. Make sure the egg is whisked thoroughly so that it will not have any chance of getting actually cooked.
• Add spices, sugar, and cream into the bowl. Mix before simmering into a pan.
• Add 2 shots of Torani pumpkin spice syrup and continue mixing until everything is combined thoroughly.
• Add pumpkin flesh and simmer for an additional minute.
• Pour filling into pastry crust and bake at 350F (make sure the oven has been preheated) for 40 minutes.
• Remove pie from the oven if the edges are already puffed and the center is still slightly soft.
• Chill and serve!

Torani syrup is truly versatile as it can be used in preparation of both drinks and food.  This will surely make your party more special and “spooktacular.”