Maple Pumpkin Butter
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Maple Pumpkin Butter
Yield: about 2 cups
2 cups pumpkin puree canned or fresh (see Chef Tip)
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, prefer Ceylon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ cup apple cider
Combine all ingredients in a 4 quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to low heat. Cook for 20 to 30 min, stirring often until the pumpkin has become caramelized and dark brown with a thick and shiny consistency. Cool before adding to recipes. Pumpkin butter can be stored in the fridge for at least two weeks.
Chef Tip: If using fresh pumpkin puree, start with 1/4 cup cider and add more to reach desired consistency. I recommend food handler’s gloves to protect your hands from splatters.
You may substitute the spices for 2 teaspoons of favorite Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Light brown sugar contains 3.5% molasses, and dark sugar has almost double at 6.5%. If your recipe calls for dark brown sugar but you only have light, add 1 tablespoon of molasses for every cup of sugar. If you only have granulated (white) sugar, add 1 tablespoon of molasses and granulated sugar to a mixer to create light brown sugar. For dark brown, add another 1 tablespoon of molasses.
Equipment Needed:
Assorted mixing spoons
Food hander’s gloves, optional
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