Fall is the perfect time to enjoy homemade pumpkin butter. Spread it on toast, bagels, English muffins, pancakes, waffles and maybe even cornbread. There are no limits!
2 c. pumpkin puree, canned or fresh
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. maple syrup
1 T. lemon juice
3/4 t. ground cinnamon
1/8 t. ground cloves
1/8 t. ground allspice
1/4 - 3/4 c. water
Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until pumpkin has become caramelized and dark brown and has a thick and shiny consistency. Stir every couple of minutes and use a heavy-bottomed pan, so that it doesn't burn.
Puree with immersion blender.
Serve.
Pumpkin butter can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks.
*If using fresh pumpkin puree, you may not need as much water, since canned pumpkin puree is often much thicker. For fresh pumpkin puree, start with 1/4 cup, and add more water if it's too thick.