Pumpkin-Ginger Jam

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken as it cooks.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
4. Pour the jam into a sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Interesting Facts

• This jam is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree!
• Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• This jam is perfect for gifting to friends and family.