PUMPKIN BUTTER WITH SPLENDA

Steps:

• In 3 quart sauce pan, combine all ingredients; mix well.
• Place over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
• Have 10 ½ pint jars and lids (not bands) sterilized and ready. I recommend 5 sterilized at a time in order to keep pumpkin mixture hot.
• Spoon hot pumpkin mixture into ½ pint sterilized jars, filling ½ inch from top.
• Remove air bubbles w/ non-metallic spatula around inside of jar and gently pound on counter to settle mixture.
• Wipe jar rims clean, inside and outside.
• Cover quickly with hot, sterilized metal lid and screw on bands tightly.
• Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Store at room temperature for 12 - 24 hours before testing lids for good seal (no air bubble on lid; pop when opening lid).
• Refrigerate after opening.