Pumpkin Butter (Crock Pot)
Description:
This delightful Pumpkin Butter recipe, originating from an old cookbook and adapted for the crock pot, is a perfect blend of seasonal flavors. Ideal for spreading on toast, crackers, or incorporating into various recipes, this pumpkin butter boasts a rich, comforting taste that captures the essence of fall. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor!
Recipe Overview:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 4 hours (approximate)
- Total Time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10-12 cups
Ingredients:
- 8 cups pumpkin puree
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Juice of 4 lemons
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Squeeze the lemons and add their juice to the pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Stir the mixture until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the pumpkin. |
| 2 | Transfer the seasoned pumpkin mixture to the crock pot. If you prefer to use an oven, preheat it to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a large baking dish. |
| 3 | For crock pot method: Cook the mixture on low heat for approximately 4 hours or until it thickens and reaches a smooth consistency. For oven method: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin butter is thick and smooth. |
| 4 | Once the pumpkin butter has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat source. |
| 5 | Carefully ladle the hot pumpkin butter into sterilized pint or half-pint jars, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. |
| 6 | Seal the jars tightly with lids and rings. |
| 7 | Allow the jars to cool at room temperature. As the pumpkin butter cools, the lids should seal with a “pop” sound, indicating that they are properly sealed. |
| 8 | Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to several months. Once opened, refrigerate any remaining pumpkin butter and use within a few weeks. |
Tips and Tricks:
- For added depth of flavor, consider using freshly roasted pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin puree. Simply roast pumpkin halves in the oven until tender, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor or blender.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences. You can reduce the amount of sugar for a less sweet pumpkin butter or increase it for a sweeter version.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor profile. Add a pinch of nutmeg for warmth or a dash of cloves for a hint of spice.
- To make this recipe vegan-friendly, substitute granulated sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup.
- Enjoy pumpkin butter spread on warm toast, stirred into oatmeal, drizzled over ice cream, or as a flavorful filling for baked goods like muffins and turnovers.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 340.2
- Fat Content: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 87.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 81.6g
- Protein Content: 1g
Keywords:
Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Christmas, Weeknight, Canning, Oven, Easy 🎃🍞🍂
This homemade Pumpkin Butter recipe is sure to become a fall favorite in your household, providing a delicious taste of the season with every spoonful. Whether you’re spreading it on toast for breakfast, incorporating it into desserts, or gifting jars to friends and family, this versatile condiment is bound to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. So fire up your crock pot or preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey filled with autumnal flavors and cozy memories.
