Pumpkin Butter

• 2 1/2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider or orange juice
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until mixture thickens. Cover and refrigerate. Makes 3 cups. Will keep about 2 weeks in refrigerator.

By Robin from Washington, IA