You guys, the best thing ever just happened. No, Better Homes and Gardens isn’t featuring me in a magazine, and no, I’m not writing my first book. #iwish
Yesterday my in-laws drove over from Illinois to attend Grandparents’ Day in Wyatt’s preschool class, and they asked if the boys could come stay with them for a few days since they’re now on fall break. Let me think… 4 days with no kids… Jeremy’s busy driving the tractor… yep, this day just got awesome! I’m going to stay in my pajamas all day and eat food I know no one else in my family likes, like Hawaiian pizza and chocolate chip cookies with LOTS of walnuts. Is it sad that my idea of a party is watching the latest episodes of Nashville and Grey’s Anatomy in bed with a big bowl of salted caramel ice cream? Wait… don’t answer that.
Here’s the other thing I’m going to be doing while they’re gone: finding a million ways to eat this AMAZING Pumpkin Apple Butter I just made. If you’ve ever eaten apple butter before, just imagine adding a big dose of pumpkin pie flavor to the mix!
This stuff is absolutely delicious. You can spread it on toast, biscuits, muffins, or pancakes in the morning and even stir it into your oatmeal. Yum! For lunch or dinner, try spreading a layer on some bread and making a grilled cheese with it. This recipe makes a good amount, so you can keep it in the fridge for a couple weeks to use whenever the mood strikes.
If you’ve ever tried making homemade apple butter before, this is definitely a quick and easy version. You just mix together some pumpkin puree, applesauce, brown sugar, and spices in a saucepan and let it simmer for about an hour. SO easy, right? You can use your own homemade applesauce if you like or stick to the easy store-bought stuff like I did. Homemade applesauce will have more flavor, but the jarred stuff is super easy when you’re in a pinch.
A warm, toasted english muffin with a healthy smear of pumpkin apple butter has quickly become my favorite new breakfast this fall, and I can’t wait to try doing some baking with it this weekend. Once you make your first batch of this sweet pumpkiny spread, leave me a comment and tell me YOUR favorite way to use it!
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- 1 - 15 ounce can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (store bought or homemade is fine)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir ingredients together until blended. Bring mixture to a boil , stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and creamy. Cool and store in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Makes approximately 1½ - 2 cups.
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Your idea of a party sounds like my idea of a party! And this recipe looks delicious. I would maybe get adventurous and stir it into some honey yogurt with some almonds or blend it into an oatmeal smoothie or something. Or just spread it onto a biscuit and inhale it.. Yeah, probably that. =)
Yogurt and smoothies… I like the way you think!! Warm biscuits are definitely a winner in my book, too. 🙂
Four days without kids? That sounds like a dream! I love my kids dearly, but I can’t even imagine what I could accomplish with that time. Well, maybe I can imagine… Loving your pumpkin apple butter for this fall! And you should totally write a book!
It is!! I miss them, of course, but I’ve gotten SO much accomplished! Thanks for checking out the new recipe, and I will hopefully take your advice on writing that book someday! 😉
Um, this is genius. How has no one ever done this before?
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Thank you, Liz!! I’m thrilled to have you here! Hope you enjoy the recipe. 🙂
You always have SUCH beautiful photography! Love this..have never thought to make pumpkin apple butter! Looks delicious!
You are too sweet! That means so much, Becky. I feel like I learn something new every day when it comes to photography! Hope you enjoy the recipe. 🙂
This looks so easy and so delicious! You are my new blog obsession….my oh my you are all so terribly clever! Please come cook for me and decorate my house 🙂
Kathi
Haha, anytime, Kathi! You make me blush. 🙂
So very happy to have you here at Love Grows Wild!
I love both pumpkin butter and apple butter – so pumpkin apple butter must be AMAZING
Yes! The perfect combination. 🙂
Hello, I am wanting to make the Pumpkin Apple Butter to give as gifts for Christmas. I was wondering if this recipe can be canned? Thanks
I’ve never tried it before, Darlene! You’ll have to let me know how it turns out!