Ingredients
– 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
– 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon allspice
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Making Easy Maple Pumpkin Butter is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and salt.
2. Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is heated through.
3. Add Lemon and Vanilla: Once warm, stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Blend Consistency: If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend until creamy.
6. Cool: Remove from heat and allow the butter to cool to room temperature.
7. Store: Transfer the pumpkin butter to sterilized jars or an airtight container for storage.
8. Refrigerate: Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or process in a water bath for long-term storage.
9. Enjoy: Use your Delicious Maple Pumpkin Butter however you desire!
This simple process allows you to create something wonderful from scratch with very little effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 16 servings
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g