Best Canning Pumpkin Recipes

APPLE PUMPKIN BUTTER - CANNING RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Combine the applesauce and pumpkin puree in a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and then reduce the heat. Cook over low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent sticking. If the butter begins to spurt out of the pot, use a splatter shield to keep things neat.
• 2. After the first hour of cooking, stir the sugar, lemon juice and spices into the butter. Stir and continue to cook over low heat, until the butter is thick and spreadable, about 30 to 45 minutes.
• 3. When the butter is done, remove it from heat and ladle into freezer-safe jars. Butter can be kept in the freezer for up to 1 year.

CANNING PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Pumpkin or Winter Squash in a Pressure Canner (Allow 1-1/2 to 3 pounds for each quart): Wash pumpkin or winter squash; remove seeds.
• Peel and cube.
• Barely cover with water; bring to a boil.
• Pack hot; add salt (1/2 tsp for each quart or 1/4 tsp for each pint).
• Cover pumpkin or winter squash with boiling water, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Adjust lids; process.
• Pressure canner, minutes at 10 lbs (pints): 55 minutes.
• Pressure canner, minutes at 10 lbs (quarts): 90 minutes.
• Note that pumpkin must be canned this way, in a pressure canner; it will spoil if canned using the boiling water bath method due to the lack of acid.

CANNING PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Peel and chunk equal weights of both varieties of pumpkin - allow about 3 lbs per quart.
• Place in large stock pot with 1 cup of water to prevent sticking.
• Cook over medium-high heat until pumpkin is soft and mushy. Stir frequently.
• Extra water may be added as necessary to prevent sticking.
• After cooking, allow to cool enough to handle. Process pulp in a food mill or other type of strainer for a smooth consistency.
• Prepare sterilized jars and lids for canning.
• Pressure can at 10 lbs for 90 minutes to ensure proper processing. Boil bath is not recommended because of the low acididty of pumpkin.
• When using, use your own pumpkin pie filling recipe.