Pumpkin/Pompoen Confituur Recipe
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Description: Delight in the flavors of autumn with this exquisite Pumpkin/Pompoen Confituur recipe, perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or gifting to loved ones.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 pint jars
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 | Pumpkin flesh |
| 2 | Oranges |
| 4 | Lemons |
| 750 | grams of sugar |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 562
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 3.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 148.6g
- Fiber Content: 5.3g
- Sugar Content: 131.2g
- Protein Content: 2.9g
Recipe Category: Belgian
Keywords: European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Weeknight, Canning, Easy
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pumpkin:
- Begin by cleaning the seeds out of the pumpkin and cutting the meat into small, uniform pieces.
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Prepare the Citrus Fruits:
- Peel the oranges and lemons, ensuring to remove the white membrane.
- Cut the oranges and lemons into pieces, making sure to remove all seeds.
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Layer the Ingredients:
- In a large cooking pan, begin layering the pumpkin and citrus fruit, with the final layer being pumpkin.
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Sweeten the Mix:
- Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the layered pumpkin and fruit in the pan.
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Let It Rest:
- Cover the pan with a lid and allow it to set in a cool place overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Cooking Process:
- The following day, cook the pot over low to medium heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
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Canning:
- Once the confiture has thickened, carefully pour it into sterilized canning jars, leaving a little space at the top.
- Seal the jars tightly, ensuring they are airtight to preserve the freshness of the confiture.
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Enjoy or Share:
- Allow the confiture to cool completely before enjoying it on toast, as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal, or alongside your favorite cheese.
- Share the jars of homemade Pumpkin/Pompoen Confituur with friends and family, spreading the joy of homemade goodness.
This Pumpkin/Pompoen Confituur recipe is not only easy to make but also a delightful way to capture the essence of autumn in a jar. Experiment with different spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist, and savor the taste of homemade goodness with every spoonful.
