Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

By r_wade1

Ingredients

• 4 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• pinch of sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss everything into the slow cooker.

2. Cook on low for about 4-6 hours (or until thick). Tip: stir several times throughout the cooking process to avoid burning.

3. Once the pumpkin butter is finished cooking, store in mason jars or other air-tight containers, allow to cool, then keep refrigerated.