Welcome Fall! Time to have your soaps, candles, and breakfast smell of pumpkin. This pumpkin butter is SO yummy on toast or mixed into a bowl of oatmeal. What’s super nice about this is if you are counting points for Weight Watchers, 2 tablespoons of this yummy pumpkin butter is only 1 point. Yeah!
Skinny Pumpkin Butter
1 (29 oz.) can pumpkin puree
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 C. apple cider (or juice)
1 C. packed brown sugar
2-3 cinnamon STICKS (trust me, must be sticks)
1-2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
– Bring mixture to a boil.
– Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 – 40 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
– Adjust spices to your taste.
– Makes 3 3/4 cups.
Storage Options:
– Freeze for a few months
– Refrigerate for a few weeks
**DO NOT CAN THIS! It is not safe to can pumpkin, due to its low acidity and variable water content there is a high risk of harboring botulism causing bacteria. (According to University of Georgia Agriculture Extension)
From Skinnytaste