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Fermented Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin butter is a delightful fall treat perfect for adding to your oatmeal and/or toast!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz canned pumpkin or 3 1/2 cups fresh
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove optional
  • 1 teaspoon ginger optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon culture starter
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except the lemon juice and culture starter into a pot and mix.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the pumpkin butter to cool.
  • Add the lemon juice and culture starter and mix well.
  • Place into a quart sized mason jar, add the lid, and allow to ferment at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Move the jar to the fridge and enjoy!