Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Pumpkin Puree (can use winter squash puree)
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Apple Cider
  • 1 1/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Vanilla beans, split lengthways and seeded

Method

  • In a large sauce pan add in the pumpkin puree, apple cider, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Mix to combine
  • Add in the vanilla bean seeds and pods plus the cinnamon sticks. Stir well to combine
  • Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a slow boil (where the edges start to bubble).
  • Immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and allow to cook for 30-45 minutes or until the mixture is thick.
  • While the mixture is cooking stir frequently as you don't want to burn the bottom.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Remove vanilla bean pods and cinnamon sticks from the mixture and discard.
  • Place into a glass storage container (can you plastic but glass is prettier) and allow the butter to cool completely.
  • Cover and store in the fridge for 2-4 weeks... if it'll last that long!