Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
2
Measure 2 cups pumpkin and spice into large bowl. Add lemon juice. Stir sugars into pumpkin. Let stand 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
3
Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring mixture to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 minute. Stir pectin mixture into pumpkin mixture. Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy, about 3 minutes. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
4
Fill all containers quickly to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; quickly cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Spread is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
How to
Measure Precisely: To get exact level cup measures of sugar, spoon sugar into dry metal or plastic measuring cups, then level by scraping excess sugar from top of cup with straight-edged knife.
Tip 2
Nutrition Bonus
Enjoy this spiced pumpkin spread that's naturally fat free, sodium free, and an excellent source of vitamin A!
Nutrition
Calories
45
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 11g
22%
Protein 0g
0%
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes about 5 (1-cup) containers
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.