I have a teeny tiny problem with gourmet food shops.
It’s not that I don’t enjoy them; it’s that I have a need to buy one of everything.
Salts, jams, chutney, sauces {you get the idea}
They look SO cute on my pantry shelves.
and…this is where the problem comes in.
They look so cute, I never want to use them.
I also have this problem with fancy candles, towels, and soaps.
Because, I typically like to food shop on a budget, this problem of mine needs a solution.
For me … that is to make my own.
I was ecstatic that my apple butter turned out so well, and I thought I’d try pumpkin butter, as I am always eyeing those pretty little jars up the hill.
Because I made it myself, I’m actually not afraid to use it up:)
Problem solved.
Maple Pumpkin Butter:
4 cups of pumpkin puree
3/4 cup of apple cider
1/2 – 3/4 cup maple sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 – 1/2 tsp nutmeg
in a sauce pot combine the pumpkin and the apple cider
add in the remaining ingredients and bring to a gentle boil
reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 40 minutes
make sure to stir frequently to prevent it from burning
jar, lid, store in the fridge
Enjoy!
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Heather, I could swim in this, no kidding. Love pumpkin and I like the addition of maple sugar!
Lol, I share the same problem! I love fancy little gourmet foods as “props” in my pictures or my kitchen. It’s becoming more cluttery than cute, so I def. need to stop haha. Maybe making and sticking my face in this amazing butter will be my solution, too!
I have a similar problem with gourmet items. I’ll buy a jar of something but vow to only use it on special occasions. Then I forget all about it!
Yummy! I love that you made it yourself. I have that same problem. Note to self: never go shopping together. LOL!
Hi Heather! After recently helping to make well over 100 small jars of apple butter for my son & daughter in law’s barn wedding reception to give as favors, this pumpkin butter looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
Have a good day, Nancy
This looks amazing. Would love to have you come over and link up to our PUMPKIN PARTY going on for the next month. Hope to see you. Linda
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Your project is featured this week at It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. Have a great day