Pumpkin Butter Recipe

A wonderful spread for those who are pumpkin lovers. It just puts a wonderful smell in the kitchen in the fall around Halloween and Thanksgiving.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: Halloween
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 15 oz. Can pumpkin
• 3 T powdered pectin
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. allspice
• 2 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

1. In a 2-qt. microwave bowl, combine pumpkin, pectin, cinnamon and allspice. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes or until very hot, mixing every 2 minutes. Add sugar; mix well. Microwave on high for 5 to 10 minutes or until full rolling boil, stirring once during cooking. Continue to boil for one minute. Spoon into 3 sterilized 8-ounce jars. Screw lids tight. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.