Pumpkin Butter

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"Don't remember where I found this recipe, but it's a real hit in our home."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 5-6 6 oz jars

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups canned pumpkin (don't use pumpkin pie mix)
• 2 1⁄2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice

directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer on low for about 20 minutes, to thicken.
2. Pour mixture into hot, sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal with sterile 2 piece lids and rings.
3. Process for 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Reviews

[mis7up]

FINALLY!!! Someone that has it right. I have to say, best recipe by far for Pumpkin butter. I have tried others and no one else has got it right. Everyone else puts nutmeg in it and over powers the pumpkin flavor and becomes way to sweet-like. I've been trying for months to find or figure out a recipe for Pumpkin butter that tastes like Pumpkin pie. Your measurements are right on que, I didn't have a fresh lemon when I made this today, so I used the equivalent to it with prepared lemon juice. Wonderful Wonderful. You've made my day and I now have a great recipe to share with my family. Thank you from my family to yours. Melissa Goff

 

[Jmommy209]

My only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the amount of sugar. This is a bit too sweet for my tastes, but the recipe is super easy to make and has a nice spicy bite to it. Next time I make it, I will cut the sugar down and I think it will be perfect for me. Thank you for a really good new recipe.