Chunky Pumpkin Apple Butter Recipe

This chunky pumpkin apple butter is the perfect fall spread for toast, biscuits, or even as a topping for pancakes. It's packed with the flavors of pumpkin, apples, and warm spices, and has a deliciously smooth and creamy texture. Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, this homemade pumpkin apple butter will become a favorite in your kitchen. Get ready to savor the taste of autumn with this delightful recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 cups applesauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, applesauce, brown sugar, apple cider, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. After 45 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and simmer over low heat for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and let the pumpkin apple butter cool completely.
7. Once cooled, transfer the chunky pumpkin apple butter to sterilized jars and seal tightly.
8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
9. Enjoy spread on toast, biscuits, or as a topping for pancakes and desserts.

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