Email to Brenda-Lee Olson      

Pumpkin Butter

Source of Recipe

Brenda-Lee Olson


Recipe Introduction

By Ashley Skabar, About.com

List of Ingredients

1 15-oz can pumpkin puree (about 2 scant cups)
1/2 cup agave syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt


Recipe

Combine the pumpkin and agave nectar in a small saucepan over medium heat, mixing until well combined.

Stirring constantly, cook for about 15 minutes, or until thickened. (Stirring is crucial in this recipe to prevent burning your pumpkin butter. If you must walk away, add a few tablespoons of apple juice and turn down the stove heat to medium-low, still continuing to stir as you can. Add about 5-7 minutes additional cooking time if you do this.)

Stir in the spices and salt, and cook for about 5 minutes more.

Remove the pan from heat, and transfer your pumpkin butter to a small heat-proof dish or jar.

Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating.

Pumpkin butter will keep for about 2 weeks in a covered container in the refrigerator.