Pumpkin Butter Recipe
A delicious fall spread! Pumpkin butter is a creamy, sweet, and spiced treat that's perfect for toast, biscuits, or pancakes. It's also a great gift idea for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 500 g pumpkin puree
- 1 cup 200 g brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 120 ml water
- 1/2 cup 120 ml apple cider
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Cashew nuts 10 to 15 optional for dressing along with cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, water, and apple cider in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lemon juice and salt. Cool before storing in jars.
- Add broken cashews on top.
Notes
- Use less water for thicker butter; more water for smoother texture.
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Adjust sweetness and spices to taste.