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Pumpkin Butter
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Instructions
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Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Cool and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Spices First 🌰Lightly toast the cinnamon and nutmeg in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to release their essential oils and intensify their warm, complex flavors.
- Balance Sweetness with Acidity ⚖️Add lemon juice gradually while tasting, as it brightens the pumpkin and honey while preventing the butter from becoming cloying—start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to preference.
- Strain Your Pumpkin Puree 🧡Drain canned pumpkin through a fine-mesh strainer for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, creating a thicker, more concentrated butter with better texture and longer shelf life.
- Use Raw Honey for Complexity 🍯Choose raw or varietal honey (like chestnut or wildflower) instead of processed honey to add subtle depth and floral notes that complement the pumpkin and spices beautifully.
- Preserve in Sterilized Jars 🫙Fill hot pumpkin butter into sterilized jars while still warm to create a natural seal; this extends shelf life to 4-6 weeks and ensures food safety without added preservatives.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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