A homemade preserve that captures the warm flavors of autumn.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Fresh pumpkin provides natural sweetness and a silky texture.
Cinnamon and warm spices add comforting aroma without heaviness.
Perfect for spreading on toast, serving with yogurt, or enjoying with pastries.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.
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Pumpkin Jam
Pumpkin jam with cinnamon, orange juice, and aromatic spices. A smooth homemade preserve perfect for toast, pancakes, yogurt, and desserts.
Ingredients
Equipment
soup pot with lid
Mason Jars
Cooking Instructions
- Place the diced pumpkin in a large saucepan.
- Add sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the pumpkin is very soft and the mixture thickens.
- Mash with a potato masher or blend until smooth if desired.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the jam to cool slightly.
- Spoon into clean glass jars, seal, and refrigerate after cooling completely.
Nutrition
Notes
• Sugar also acts as a preservative, so avoid reducing it too much.
• For a smoother jam, blend the mixture before adding the vanilla.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or process in sterilized jars for longer storage.
• Delicious on toast, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or oatmeal.
• For a smoother jam, blend the mixture before adding the vanilla.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or process in sterilized jars for longer storage.
• Delicious on toast, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or oatmeal.