Pumpkin Jam

Name: Pumpkin Jam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: Pumpkin pulp 2.2 lbs; Lemons 1; Nutmeg to taste; Cinnamon powder ½ tsp; Sugar 1 ¾ cup; Amaretto (liquor) 2 oz

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123

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 123
Carbohydrates g 27.6
of which sugars g 26.9
Protein g 0.8
Fats g 0.1
of which saturated fat g 0.03
Fiber g 0.5
Sodium mg 1

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Serving: 25
Cost: Low
Note + the time for maceration and jar sterilization

PRESENTATION

Bursting with autumn appeal, pumpkin jam brings warm, familiar spiced flavors every family craves when cooler weather sets in. Soft and smooth, this classic homemade jam looks as inviting as it tastes, with a good golden color that makes any bread or muffin look even better. You get that rich pumpkin pie taste in every bite—a big hit for fall breakfasts, cozy family snacks, or easy gatherings with friends. With easy pumpkin recipes gaining popularity at harvest time, families love adding this to cheese boards, toast, waffles, or even as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal...anything that needs a little burst of fall. Even kids get excited about something this sweet on a chilly morning, and if you’re packing school lunches or prepping snacks for the week, this pumpkin jam is one of those autumn preserves that always disappears fast.

Works great for Halloween pumpkin uses—leftover pumpkin finds new purpose in a jar that’s both pretty and DELICIOUS. Its reputation as a crowd-pleaser grows since there’s so much you can do with it, blending into both sweet treats (think pancakes, scones) or even lending a little pop to spiced vegetable side dishes at holiday meals. Busy families rely on pumpkin jam for its versatility and easy store-and-grab appeal. Tuck it into gift baskets for neighbors—it’s a homemade touch that regularly brings smiles. When someone wants reliable fall flavor, this is that simple, go-to solution, fitting right into the lineup of easy pumpkin recipes with a little something for everyone. Best part? Families notice how it always brings people together at the table, holding a place from breakfast to evening snack, proving good traditions stick around…especially when they taste this nice.

How to prepare Pumpkin Jam

To make the pumpkin jam, cut the pumpkin into wedges 1, remove the seeds and the peel, then cut the flesh into small cubes 2. Transfer the pumpkin cubes into a pot and add the sugar 3.

Mix and cover with the lid 4, let it macerate overnight (or at least 12 hours). After the maceration time, add cinnamon 5 and the liquor 6 to the pumpkin.

Add grated nutmeg 7, lemon zest 8, and also 1.4 oz of filtered lemon juice 9, cook the pumpkin for about 1 hour over low heat.

While the pumpkin jam is cooking, sanitize the jars and lids, following the guidelines of the Ministry of Health provided at the end of the recipe. When the jam is ready 10, pour it hot into the jars using a ladle 11, making sure to leave about half an inch of space from the rim of the jar. Screw the lids tightly but not too tight 12 and let them cool. The heat from the jam will create a vacuum seal, allowing for long-term storage. Once the jars have cooled, check if the vacuum seal is correct: you can press in the center of the lid, and if you do not hear the classic "click-clack," the vacuum seal has occurred. Your pumpkin jam is ready to be enjoyed!

Storage

Pumpkin jam can be stored for about 3 months, provided the vacuum seal is correct and the jars are kept in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources. It is recommended to wait at least 2-3 weeks before consuming the jam. For storing the jam, use airtight jars not too large, ideally with a capacity of 8.5 oz, as once opened, the jam should be consumed within 3-4 days even if kept in the refrigerator.

Advice

When preparing the jam, it is advisable to place the pot on a flame diffuser, which, by distributing the heat evenly, will help prevent the jam from sticking to the bottom of the pot. You can add crumbled amaretti cookies to the jam or, if you want an aromatic touch, enrich the jam with other spices like cardamom.

IMPORTANT

Homemade preparation of preserves and jams can pose health risks. In a domestic environment, it is not possible to create the necessary conditions and measures to ensure the safety and suitability of the food, which industrial procedures can guarantee to prevent dangerous contaminations. It is therefore important to scrupulously follow food safety guidelines to reduce risks, but it must always be remembered that the same level of food safety as professionally produced preserves and jams cannot be achieved. For the correct preparation of homemade preserves, we refer to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

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