Homemade Pumpkin Butter (with Fresh Pumpkins!)

Ingredients

• 2 cup cooked pumpkin ((cut into small cubes))
• 3-4 cup water ((plus more for boiling) )
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the pumpkin, cut it into small cubes, and place them in a saucepan. Add water until it is just covered and boil for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and add the sugar to the pumpkins.

2. 2

   Add a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Add the maple syrup and 3 to 4 cups of water as well and mix to combine the pumpkin with the rest of the ingredients.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil then set the heat to low and simmer. Mash while stirring often for 20 to 30 minutes or until it has turned into a caramelized, dark brown mashed pumpkin with a thick consistency and shiny appearance.

4. 4

   Let cool completely to room temperature. Use an immersion blender to turn the mash into a puree with a thick and smooth texture. Serve and enjoy!