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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Pumpkin Butter
Do you enjoy toast and tea? This delicious topping is perfect for toast, pancakes, or waffles.
It is a great source of Vitamin A and the flavor is enhanced by the sweetness of apple cider and spices.
Pumpkin Butter
- 1 - 29 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup apple juice or cider
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 and 1/2 cups white sugar*
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
Spoon hot pumpkin mixture into hot jars. Cover and refrigerate until used.
Makes five 8 oz jars.
*Natural sweeteners may be used such as: date sugar, agave syrup, Sucanat, etc.
(USDA does not recommend canning pumpkin butter)
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