[dandee]: Pumpkin Butter.

Pumpkin Butter.

Remember the invitations I made for the jam and butters class? Well, pumpkin butter was one of the recipes shared and I have to say, it. is. divine. Our favorite application so far is on top of crepes with fresh whipped cream. It's like pumpkin pie. For breakfast. Does it get better? I think not. Would you like to make some too? I knew you would!

Pumpkin Butter

1 large can pumpkin
1 c. apple juice
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg

Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices + sugar in large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
Store in refrigerator.

For canning-water bath 10 minutes.

DO NOT FREEZE

15 comments:

Jennifer said...: Do you know about how long it will keep without canning? I have never canned before but would like to make some and give it to friends. Thanks so much for sharing!; October 12, 2009 4:16 PM
dandee said...: hello jennifer!

you should be safe keeping it in the fridge for a month or so. the butter is about the consistency of a thick applesauce, and gets runnier over time. if you go to use it and it looks too runny, just throw it out.

have fun making it!; October 12, 2009 4:43 PM
Beth S. said...: Yum! Thanks for sharing.

I've read your blog for a while now and had no idea you were in the Tri-Cities. My mom is from Richland, I grew up in Vancouver (WA!).

Oh, and Oliver reminds me so much of our youngest. So cute and chubby!!; October 12, 2009 5:24 PM
peas n' honey said...: you always make the best things! i love reading your blog :); October 12, 2009 6:34 PM
Chablis said...: I'm a new follower...I just discovered you! Your blog is inspiring, refreshing, and cozy! Thanks!; October 12, 2009 7:31 PM
tharker said...: Pumpkin pie for breakfast? Yes please!; October 12, 2009 9:47 PM
lovely lindsay said...: that's the sweetest looking jar of delish i've ever seen.
love, lindsay; October 13, 2009 12:46 AM
Jenn said...: This looks divine. For a novice canner... would I simply make it and then boil it in the canning pot for ten minutes checking to make sure it is sealed? How long will it keep if you boil it? Thanks for the delish recipe!; October 13, 2009 8:16 AM
gina said...: Oh yum. Sounds simple to make too...; October 13, 2009 9:47 AM
Mike Brinkerhoff said...: Oh man... I MUST make some of this. Thank you SO much for sharing!!; October 13, 2009 11:36 AM
You Are My Fave said...: Oh yum. And I love the packaging. And the picture of your little babes below? So cute.; October 13, 2009 4:18 PM
April said...: i've been making & canning apple butter all morning. saw your post, and i'm throwing some pumpkin butter on the stove, too!

thanks for the recipe...; October 14, 2009 10:39 AM
Melanie Anne said...: Mmmm this sounds wonderful! I love how you packaged it too! Perfect!

And wow--your little babe has grown!! What darling "doll" :); October 14, 2009 11:17 AM
Marilyn said...: I am so gonna make this, today!; October 16, 2009 10:51 AM
jen said...: just found your lovely blog, hello! i love love love this recipe, yum.; October 23, 2009 9:34 AM