Pumpkin Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   If using fresh pumpkin, mix with sugar, lemon, ginger, cinnamon and allspice in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Let stand at room temperature 8 to 10 hours Transfer to a heavy saucepan, add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Simmer on low heat, stirring often, for 40 to 60 minutes, to desired consistency. (With canned pumpkin, mix ingredients in heavy saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer on low about 20 minutes, to thicken.) Pour mixture into hot, sterile, 6-ounce canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

4. 4

   Seal with sterile, 2-part lids and rings, as manufacturer directs, processing 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

5. 5

   Cool; adjust seals.

6. 6

   Makes five 6-ounce jars.