Pumpkin Butter
Recipe type:
butters, spreads, holiday gifts, pumpkin,
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
40 mins
Total time:
50 mins
Serves:
8½ pint containers
A spoonful of Thanksgiving on your toast every morning!
Ingredients
2 (29 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
2 cups apple cider
1½ cups granulated sugar
⅔ cup light brown sugar
½ cup pure maple syrup
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon all-spice
2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in large saucepan using whisk to blend.
Bring to a boil and lower heat.
Simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
Place pumpkin butter into sterilized glass jars and seal tightly.
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
**The USDA does not recommend canning pumpkin butter!
Recipe by
A Muse in My Kitchen
at http://amuseinmykitchen.com/2012/11/15/pumpkin-butter/
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