Description
This Pumpkin Jam is smooth, spiced, and full of fall flavor. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or gifting in jars.
Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup apple cider (or water)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine pumpkin purée, sugar, brown sugar, apple cider, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
4. Remove from heat and let cool. Jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
5. Transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Notes
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Tips: Add extra spices like nutmeg or cloves for more flavor. Blend for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Jam, Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg