Honey Pumpkin Butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt - optional

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large saucepan. Simmer uncovered on low heat about 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick.
2. When thick enough, ladle into jars and refrigerate.

Posted by Marla at Recipe Goldmine 10/22/2001 7:32 am.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.