Homemade Pumpkin Jam

Method5 steps · about 50 min

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   Step 1: Start by cutting the pumpkin (2.2 pounds) flesh into rough pieces and place them in a large pot. Add the apple juice (100 ml) and lemon juice (1 teaspoon), then toss in the cinnamon stick (1) and cloves (2).

   Uses 2.2 pounds pumpkin (peeled and cut into cubes) · 100 ml apple juice (approximately 3.4 USfl oz) · 1 teaspoon lemon juice (natural) · 1 cinnamon stick (whole) · 2 whole cloves

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   Step 2: Bring everything to a boil and simmer the pumpkin until it's soft. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the variety.

   Simmer Pumpkin · 15 minUses cubed pumpkin with apple/lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves

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   Step 3: Once the pumpkin is soft, remove the pot from the heat and take out the cinnamon stick and cloves. Use an immersion blender to puree the pumpkin until smooth.

   Uses pumpkin softened 10-15 minutes; remove cinnamon/cloves before blending

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   Step 4: Return the pot to the stove and add nutmeg (1 pinch) and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

   Cook pumpkin puree until thick · 20 minUses 1 pinch of nutmeg · 1 pinch of salt · cooked pumpkin pureed after removing whole spices

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   Step 5: Transfer the hot pumpkin spread to clean heatproof containers. Cool promptly and refrigerate; freeze portions for longer storage. This pureed pumpkin spread is for refrigerated or frozen storage, rather than home canning.

   Uses pumpkin puree cooked 15-20 minutes to desired spreading consistency