I Love Pumpkin Butter and I Cannot Lie...
When I pass the puree in the vegetable aisle...
Okay...enough rapping around here :)
Since I'm willing fall to come around here (yep, it went back to almost 100 degrees today in Texas), I decided that I would make pumpkin butter to tell the weather who's boss. This was the first time that I've ever made pumpkin butter, and it won't be the last!
I couldn't help but put the finished product in cute jars and make them a little pretty! I used things I had on hand--twine, linen, lace, and brown card stock! Simple and sweet :)
Okay...enough rapping around here :)
Since I'm willing fall to come around here (yep, it went back to almost 100 degrees today in Texas), I decided that I would make pumpkin butter to tell the weather who's boss. This was the first time that I've ever made pumpkin butter, and it won't be the last!
Unfortunately, I realized too late (and it was one of those weeks that I was NOT going back to the grocery store...again!) that I bought pumpkin pie mix and not pumpkin puree. Oops!
I still used the recipe I had on hand but reduced the amount of sugar and spices. I did a lot of spoon dabbing and taste testing until I thought it tasted just right.
Does it look like fall? Despite the fact that I was taking the pictures on a 100 degree day, I would say that at least looks like fall. I can't wait until it actually feels like fall!
Looking for some pumpkin butter recipes? Here are the links to the recipes I used--I made both kinds!
Oh She Glows: Pumpkin Butter (cooked version)
Pioneer Woman: Pumpkin Butter (non cook version)
Let me tell you--both recipes are sublime! I love spreading the pumpkiny goodness on my pitas, bread, and even dolloping it into my morning oatmeal--sooo good. There are also plenty of recipes that call for pumpkin butter. But...I'm afraid to make them in fear that it will entice the mysterious tight-pants monster to make a house call. It wouldn't be the first time! Unfortunately...I've met that monster!
Anyway...
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I love apple butter... but have never had Pumpkin Butter! Thanks for the link to both recipes!! I read your thoughts that both were great? Did you have a favorite? I looks like maybe your pictures show the cooked version?
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I love pumpkin. I will be making some of this. Thanks for sharing on Tatertots and Jello.
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I don't think I have ever had pumpkin butter but I think it's time to change that!!
I've never tried pumpkin butter but love the apple variety. Your jars look amazing!
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