Pumpkin Juice

Ingredients:

12 cups water

2 cups brown sugar

4 cinnamon sticks

1 (29oz) can pumpkin puree

2 limes

Additional cinnamon sticks and pecans for serving (optional)

Method:

In a large pot combine the water, brown sugar and cinnamon sticks to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, add the pumpkin puree and bring back to a simmer. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler remove the zest from the limes in long pieces. Add the zest to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Ladle juice into a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher, working in several batches. Discard the pumpkin pulp and lime zest, return the cinnamon sticks to juice. Return to the fridge to chill until ready to serve. Pour into cups and serve with pecans and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!