Pumpkin-Apple Butter
This version of pumpkin butter is lightened up with the addition of apples and raisins instead of some of the sugar.
Servings: 25
Calories: 41kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup apple juice or cider
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin or other winter squash
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup natural apple sauce
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or other liquid sweetener such as maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar or other sweetener to taste
- pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Put the raisins in a medium-sized saucepan, and pour the apple juice over them. Heat on low until raisins plump up, adding water if they get dry. When they are plump, puree the raisins in the juice. (You may need to add a little water to do this; I used a hand blender and blended the pumpkin along with the raisins.)
- Return the pureed raisins to the pan and add all remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about an hour. Makes about 3 cups.
