Pumpkin Apple Butter

Name: Pumpkin Apple Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 5 half-pints.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 2 cups apple cider; 1 cup applesauce; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

A few years ago, I decided to try my hand at canning. This first recipe I tried was such a success that I've been canning like crazy ever since! You'll love the truly autumn flavor of this apple butter.

Ingredients

1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups apple cider
1 cup applesauce
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Pour into freezer containers. Refrigerate up to 1 month or freeze.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 37 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Apple Butter in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook

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galinthewoods

Dec 20, 2012

A great way to top French toast and you can't find this exact flavor in the store!
Budzmom

Jun 7, 2009

is there a way to process something like tis in a water bath? Since it is a cooked product, I bet 10 minutes in a water bath would do it.It sounds great and I wil try this__