houseofleaves

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4. Pumpkin butter

Something you’ll learn very quickly about me if we spend time together around this time of year is that I’m a little obsessed with pumpkin butter. I dream about it all year, and then when autumn finally comes, I stock up like a mad woman. So good! This year, I’m going to try to make my own.

AND, I’ve found a recipe for “autumn quesadillas” that involve pumpkin butter, and let me just say… I’m excited.

Haven’t found pumpkin butter yet, but I’m hoping my local farmer’s markets stock it SOON!

Oct 04, 2009, 09:33PM PDT | 8 cheers


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Oct 04, 2009, 09:56PM PDT

houseofleaves

It seems pretty easy—I posted a recipe in another comment here! I think it’s a very regional food

Thank you!

Oct 05, 2009, 12:18PM PDT | Respond to this

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Oct 05, 2009, 07:38AM PDT

houseofleaves

I know that a lot of people in the US haven’t heard of it either, but around here, it’s everywhere at this time of year! I think it’s a very regional food. Must. spread. the love.

Oct 05, 2009, 12:19PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

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Oct 06, 2009, 12:43AM PDT

houseofleaves

hehehe…

Oct 06, 2009, 05:10PM PDT | Respond to this

wren "I will not be reconstructed..."

pumpkin butter

yum!
How do you make it?

Oct 05, 2009, 08:26AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

houseofleaves

Can’t wait to see how it tastes… You can use fresh pumpkin, but here’s the recipe I found that I think I’ll try:

INGREDIENTS
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS
Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.

Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Oct 05, 2009, 12:16PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

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Oct 05, 2009, 12:26PM PDT

houseofleaves

:D It’s okay, I’m out of cheers too.

Hope it works out well! I finally found some canned pumpkin butter today, so I’m starting the season out with that… yum.

Oct 05, 2009, 07:47PM PDT | Respond to this

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Oct 05, 2009, 07:47PM PDT

wren "I will not be reconstructed..."

That sounds

wonderful!

I think it would be really good on whole grain pancakes!

Oct 05, 2009, 01:15PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

houseofleaves

Yes! You can actually add it to the batter too and make pumpkin pancakes!

Oct 05, 2009, 07:46PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

wren "I will not be reconstructed..."

OMG!

Pumpkin pancakes!

What a completely amazing idea!

Yum!!!!

Oct 06, 2009, 01:45AM PDT | Respond to this 3 cheers

flowergirlresumed is back on 43 things

Sounds amazing

and vegan too… As for pumpkin puree I have never come across it before, I hope I can find some… :)

Oct 06, 2009, 05:29AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

houseofleaves

If your stores are anything like the ones here, then they usually put pumpkin puree in the baking aisle! People only think to make pumpkin pie with it, but there are oh-so many things to do!

Oct 06, 2009, 05:09PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

flowergirlresumed is back on 43 things

Ooooh I've found some...

As I was looking on a shelf at Seasons, our local wholefood shop… There it was… :)

Oct 28, 2009, 04:25AM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

edina calm, alert, and focused

I haven’t had pumpkin butter but we eat apple butter (the Amish in Pennsylvania and the stores make it). You ever hear of banana butter? I guess you can make all sorts of fruit butters!

Oct 18, 2009, 02:54PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

houseofleaves

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We have lots of apple butter here too! I like it, but it doesn’t have the same kind of balance that makes me love pumpkin.

I’ve never heard of banana butter at all… wow! That I would love to try. I bet you could make it, huh?

Oct 19, 2009, 07:48PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

edina calm, alert, and focused

Yeah, I mean mashing bananas is easy. Whats next? Adding cinnamon and …stuff. :]

Oct 19, 2009, 08:04PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

houseofleaves

(giggle)

Oct 19, 2009, 08:07PM PDT | Respond to this


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