Spiced Pumpkin Butter
Warm spices of fall, the creamy texture, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pureed Pumpkin
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup Real Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Real Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Ground Clove
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a deep medium size sauce pan.
- Bring to boil and turn down heat to a simmer.
- Stir frequently while simmering.
- Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until your desired consistency.
- Once the pumpkin butter is to the thickness you desire, allow it to cool before transferring to a airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or store in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
Helpful tips
The total cooking time can vary depending on how watery the pumpkin puree was at the start and how thick you would like the pumpkin butter. Also the butter will thicken as the butter cools, and once it is placed in the refrigerator.
Ways to enjoy your Spiced Pumpkin Butter
- Spread onto toast
- Mix it into oatmeal
- Try on top of pancakes
- Bake it into cookies or cakes
- On top of waffles
- Top your yogurt
- Smear on a bagel
- Enjoy it on top of ice cream
- Add it to your smoothies
- Serve as a fruit or cracker dip