Monday, October 20, 2014

The Tea Kettle Sings



When the tea kettle sings with happiness...

...that is home.

*Appreciating the tea kettle and stovetop at our local grange.

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)