Quick and Easy Pumpkin Butter

Make your own quick and easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter Trader Joe’s® style! Bright flavor notes from apple juice or cider and a touch of fresh lemon as well as sweetened and spiced just right, our pumpkin butter does not disappoint. Don’t wait until fall to make this quick and easy all-season version to enjoy on biscuits, muffins and scones, etc. Recipe includes paleo and vegan options, a variation for Bourbon Pumpkin Butter and 12 ways to enjoy pumpkin butter. Ready in just 15 minutes!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (29 oz or 822 g) can pumpkin purée or solid pack pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup (240 ml) 100% pure apple juice (no sugar added) or apple cider
• 2 teaspoons (5 g) fine-quality ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon (1.75 g) ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon (1.88 g) freshly grated whole nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon (1.1 g) ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large glass heatproof and microwavable safe bowl, combine all ingredients with the exception of the lemon juice. Cover with a loose covering that is microwavable safe such as a sheet of wax paper or paper towel.
2. Cook on high power for 6 minutes; stir. Cook an additional 6 minutes; stir. Cook for an additional 3 minutes; stir.
3. Carefully remove hot bowl from microwave using oven mitts for protection. Carefully remove loose cover and stir in lemon juice.
4. Cool completely. Cover airtight and store in refrigerator.

This recipe and image adapted from: wickedgoodkitchen.com

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