PUMPKIN BUTTER 
3 1/2 c. cooked pumpkin (one 29 oz. can or two 16 oz.)
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 box (1 3/4 oz.) powdered fruit pectin
4 1/2 c. sugar

In 3 quart casserole, stir together pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and pectin. Mix well, cover. Place in microwave oven and cook (high power) 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes until mixture boils around edges. Stir sugar into hot mixture, blend well. Cover. Return to microwave oven and continue cooking 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes until boiling. Then time for 1 more minute of boiling. Stir well.

Laddle into prepared jars. Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath. Makes about 6 cups.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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