All it took was three. Three wonderfully orange pumpkins. Not too big, not too small. The perfect size for little hands to hold, and carry, to the yard. The adventure was about to begin.
We took off the top, exposing all the gooey, stringy, seedy goodness. All that we were about to experience was now right in front of us. We happily and energetically dug right in. Scooping out seeds and mush… using spoons and then hands. It just feels better using hands, getting back to nature.
The seeds were washed, salted and baked, making for a great little snack during our afternoon project.
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As for the rest of the pumpkin, the rest is history. Or, I guess you could call it Pumpkin Butter.
It’s the taste of Pumpkin Pie in a jar. I would be happy with a bowl of it topped with whipped cream!
Our recipe:
3 Pie Pumpkins
3 cups sugar (I use organic cane sugar)
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Gut the pumpkins (we wash the seeds well, layout on a cookie sheet and salt. Bake for 45 minutes @ 300, you can also add Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt for spicier pumpkin seeds)
Quarter the pumpkins and boil or bake until soft. I like to bake, it preserves more of the flavor. Just cut in half, scoop out seeds and strings, place face down in a baking pan with about 1C of water. Bake at 350 for about 90 minutes. When tender, scoop the flesh out of the peels and puree in food processor. Add pureed pumpkin and other ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes and ladle into canning jars. Flip jars upside down on counter to seal or place in water bath.
Enjoy!!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
I am not doing a SITS post today as I am celebrating my 100th post. Please stop by and enter my giveaway.
Live.Love.Eat says
If I wasn’t into Fall, you would singlehandedly get me into it. These pics are beautiful.
(I started The Shack last night) I put it on my sidebar as to my progress.
Jen Sue Wild says
Rocken Fun Blog happy Blogthon!!!
sassy stephanie says
Yum. How did you make the pumpkin butter?
Tiffany says
OOOOO – Is there a pumpkin butter recipe coming soon? SITS rocks and so does your blog! I’ve bookmarked you to read after taking my girls to soccer practice tonight! Cannot wait to get back here!
Briony says
I love the new header! It’s perfect for this beautiful season. You should mention that those 3 lil pumpkins made enough pumpkin butter to last you till next winter 🙂 ahaha
See ya tonight!
Pennies In My Pocket says
Pumpkin Pie in a JAR!!! HEAVENLY GOODNESS! Pass it ova!!! 😉
Love those little hands! They are adorable…I want to eat them up, too! lol
~melody~
Jenny in Utah says
I’m so excited to get digging into some pumpkins – our trip to the patch was held off by sick kids and cold weather – hopefully soon!
Pumpkin butter – hmmmmm – would love to try that!
Erin, Nick and Merrick says
Yumm! Can’t wait to see a pumpkin butter recipe!
mommaof4wife2r says
i hate the feel of the goo, but love the taste of pumpkin!!! yummo!
Megan says
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Mommyhood is Thankless says
Thanks for stopping by! You look to be a pretty amazing wife too. I am so jealous!
G. says
found your blog via “Pennies In My Pocket”. Great pictures! I think I might make this pumpkin butter very soon!
April says
your site is fantastic! found you through sits & refound you through erin (of erin, nick & merrick who apparently harasses you regularly – haha!)
Corey~living and loving says
Love all the color in these photos. WOW! they really pop.
I’m envious of your canning skills. I have yet to can anything….ever…..sigh.
Natasha Whiteley says
oh that looks like so much fun!
Great photos, and even better story!
thanks for popping by my blog.
xxx
Grace says
pumpkin butter?!?! awesome! i wouldn’t even need any bread or biscuits or crackers or anything–just a spoon. and perhaps a napkin to wipe down my face when i’m done. 🙂
gingela5 says
Yum! I love pumpkin! This looks so good!
Ronnica says
Neither my roommate nor I are Halloween people. But she mentioned the other day that she had never carved a pumpkin. I told her I don’t care if you do it for Halloween or not, but everyone should carve a pumpkin at least once! The feel of the gooey insides, the smell of the seeds roasting…
The Prettymans says
I say your post on Raspberry Lemonade’s blog. I think pumpkin butter sounds fabulous!