Recipe Name: Pumpkin Butter ๐๐
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of this easy-to-make pumpkin butter, a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional butter. Perfect for spreading on breads, pancakes, muffins, and more, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying it on homemade French toast or adding it to your morning routine, this pumpkin butter will add a burst of flavor to your day! ๐
Recipe Category: Breakfast ๐ณ
Keywords: Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, < 60 Mins, Refrigerator, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
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Servings: Makes approximately 2 cups
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Pumpkin puree |
| 1 cup | Unsweetened applesauce |
| 1/3 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 3/4 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh lemon juice |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 297.4
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 52.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 77.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 38.5g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered, stirring often to prevent scorching, for approximately 45 minutes or until it becomes very thick and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice to brighten up the flavors.
- Allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spoon the pumpkin butter into a tight-sealing container.
- Refrigerate the pumpkin butter, where it will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Notes:
- This pumpkin butter is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on a variety of dishes, from toast to oatmeal to yogurt.
- Experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or cloves to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Make a larger batch and give jars of this pumpkin butter as gifts during the holiday seasonโit’s sure to be a hit!
- For a creamier texture, you can blend the mixture using a hand blender or food processor before transferring it to the refrigerator.
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this homemade pumpkin butter recipe. Whether you’re spreading it on your morning toast or incorporating it into your favorite recipes, this delightful spread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the cozy taste of fall all year round with each delicious spoonful of this pumpkin butter! ๐๐ฅ
