Description
Joanna Gaines pumpkin butter brings autumnal warmth to kitchen tables with its rich, spiced blend of seasonal ingredients. Simple preparation creates a delightful spread perfect for morning toast or afternoon snacks you’ll savor with each creamy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (29 oz / 822 g) pumpkin puree, canned
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) white sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) apple juice
- 2 tsps ground ginger
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preparation: Inspect five 1/2-pint glass jars for structural integrity, ensuring metal rings and lids are corrosion-free and clean.
- Sterilization: Submerge containers in simmering water while simultaneously washing sealing components in warm, sudsy water. Set aside to dry completely.
- Mixture Creation: In a large cooking vessel, combine pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, apple juice, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk ingredients into a smooth, uniform blend.
- Cooking Process: Heat mixture over medium flame, bringing contents to a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce heat, allowing the concoction to simmer gently while stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Thickening Stage: Continue simmering and stirring for approximately 30 minutes, watching the mixture transform into a dense, concentrated butter with a rich, velvety texture.
- Jarring Technique: Carefully ladle the hot pumpkin butter into sterilized containers, maintaining a 1/4-inch headspace to accommodate potential expansion during cooling.
- Air Pocket Removal: Run a clean knife or spatula along the interior walls of each jar to eliminate potential air bubbles that might compromise preservation.
- Sealing Procedure: Wipe jar rims meticulously with a damp paper towel to ensure a pristine surface. Attach lids securely, tightening rings with firm but gentle pressure.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow filled jars to cool naturally to room temperature before transferring to refrigerated storage, completing the preservation process.
Notes
- Sterilize with Care: Properly clean and sterilize glass jars to prevent bacterial growth and ensure food safety during storage.
- Prevent Scorching: Stir continuously while simmering to avoid burning and maintain a smooth, even texture throughout the cooking process.
- Consistency is Key: Cook the pumpkin butter until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency that coats the back of a spoon, typically taking around 30 minutes.
- Proper Sealing Matters: Remove air bubbles and clean jar rims meticulously to create an airtight seal that preserves the butter’s freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg