Pumpkin Butter
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Pumpkin Butter
Description
Pumpkin Butter is a rich, spiced spread made by cooking pumpkin puree and apple juice with brown sugar and a blend of warm spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The mixture simmers gently until it thickens to a spreadable consistency. The sugars and spices meld with the natural pumpkin flavor to create a smooth, sweet, and aromatic spread that holds together well without added butter.
This versatile butter substitute can be used in recipes in place of butter at a one-to-one ratio or enjoyed simply on bread or crackers. It stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or can be frozen for longer preservation. Because of its low acidity, it is not safe for home canning.
For a convenient method, all ingredients can be combined in a crockpot and cooked on low heat for several hours until thick and shiny, making it an easy slow-cooked spread for autumnal use.
Ingredients
- 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
- 1 c. apple juice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cloves ground
- ¾ c. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or saucepan combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices and sugar. Stir well. Heat over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Cool and transfer to airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
- Do not can pumpkin butter at home due to low acidity which can allow bacterial growth.
- Can be substituted for butter in recipes using a 1:1 ratio.
- Store pumpkin butter refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Freezing in an airtight container extends storage up to three months.
- Cooking in a crockpot on low for 3-4 hours is an easy alternative to stovetop simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5722 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57.22kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.41g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.35g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.16g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.08g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5.09mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 84.12mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12.42g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 4136.29IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 1.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19.21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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