No Added Sugar Pumpkin-Apple Butter

By mahto

Ingredients

• 1 (29-ounce) can pumpkin puree or fresh steamed pumpkin
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a lidded saucepan. Cover and simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Stir frequently, as the mixture gets quite thick.

Puree with an immersion blender or in a food processor. Pour into canning jars or sealed containers. Refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 3 cups, 2 tablespoons per serving.