Pumpkin Preserves Recipe

Uncover a taste of tradition with this heirloom Pumpkin Preserves recipe! Simple, uncomplicated, and bursting with delicious autumn flavor, this recipe is perfect for beginner cooks and experienced preservers alike. Enjoy the rich, spiced pumpkin goodness in homemade bread, yogurt, or straight from the jar.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1490 mins
Calories 839.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Preserves

  • 4 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed pumpkin
  • Granulated Sugar
  • 1 lemon, zested and 1/4 cup pulp finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves

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How to Make Pumpkin Preserves

  1. Combine 4 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed pumpkin with 2 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Cover and let stand overnight in the refrigerator, stirring once or twice.
  3. Next day, drain the juice from the pumpkin into a large saucepan, reserving the pumpkin pieces.
  4. Bring the pumpkin juice to a rolling boil over medium-high heat and boil for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the reserved pumpkin pieces, the zest of 1 lemon, and 1/4 cup of finely chopped lemon pulp to the saucepan.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of whole cloves.
  7. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin is translucent and the mixture sheets off a spoon (meaning it coats the back of a spoon and holds its shape). Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove the cloves using a slotted spoon. Ladle the hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Seal the jars according to your preferred canning method (e.g., water bath canning for optimal shelf life).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

811g

Fat

0g

Carbs

72g