Description
This Spiced Pumpkin Butter is a smooth, flavorful spread made by simmering fresh pumpkin puree with warm spices and brown sugar. Perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal, or adding to baked goods, this pumpkin butter captures the cozy essence of fall in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree (or canned)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Pumpkin and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is well blended and starts to bubble, which ensures the sugar dissolves evenly into the pumpkin.
- Add Spices and Lemon Juice: Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, lemon juice, and salt to the saucepan. Stir the mixture for about two minutes until the spices are fragrant, activating their flavors and blending them uniformly.
- Simmer the Pumpkin Butter: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, and continue until the pumpkin butter thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer the pumpkin butter to sterilized jars for storage. Keep refrigerated and use within two weeks for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree according to your preference; canned pumpkin is convenient and works well.
- Sterilize jars properly to ensure longer shelf life.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the pumpkin butter with an immersion blender before cooling.
- Add more or less sugar depending on your sweetness preference.
- Use lemon juice to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor.
