Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter

(Courtesy of Gina's Skinny Recipes)

Servings: 14 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Old Points: 1.5 pts • Points+: 3 pts

Calories: 88.2  Fat: 0.3 g • Protein: 1.0 g • Carb: 27.3 g • Fiber: 2.5 g  

Ingredients: 

• 3 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, or 1 (29 ounce) can (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup apple cider or juice
• 1 cup packed brown sugar (I used Splenda Brown Sugar but regular is fine)
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (to taste)

Directions: 

Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice, spices, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently. Adjust spices to your taste.