Pecan Pumpkin Butter Recipes

PUMPKIN PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Measure pumpkin, pecans and pumpkin pie spice into 6- or 8-quart sauce pan.
• Prepare jars; keep lids hot until ready to fill jars.
• Measure sugar into separate bowl.
• Stir fruit pectin into pumpkin mixture.
• Add butter.
• Bring mixture to a rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Quickly stir in sugar.
• Return to rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.
• Wipe jar rims and threads; cover with two-piece lids.
• Screw bands tightly; place jars in hot water.
• Boil in water bath for 5 minutes for 8-oz jars.

PECAN PUMPKIN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 7 minutes, until browned and fragrant. Run the pecans through the food processor until finely ground - they'll start to take on a pasty consistency (pecan butter!). In a 2-qt sauce pan over medium heat, combine the citrus zests and juices and dark brown sugar. Stir until warmed. Add pumpkin, nuts, and spices. (2 tsp vanilla extract?) Turn heat down to low, simmering for 20-30 minutes, until thickened and the color darkens. Stir and taste for seasoning and sweetness occasionally, adding additional spices as necessary. The pumpkin butter will keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

PUMPKIN-PECAN PIE WITH WHISKEY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pie Crust
• Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and incorporate with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle the water over the flour mixture in tablespoon increments, stirring continuously with a fork. Form the dough into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Pumpkin Filling
• Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Pecan Syrup
• Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Assembly
• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to 3/16 inch. Very lightly flour the top of the dough and fold it into quarters. Carefully place the dough in the greased cake pan. Press firmly in place and trim the edges. Chill for 15 minutes.
• Spoon the Pumpkin Filling into the pan, spreading evenly to distribute. Gently pour the Pecan Syrup on top. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool and serve with Whiskey Butter Sauce.
• Whiskey Butter Sauce
• Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water.
• Beat the sugar and egg in a small bowl until blended. Stir the egg mixture into the butter. Add the hot water and stir until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Remove from the double boiler and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the cream and whiskey.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK WITH PUMPKIN BUTTER

Steps:

• Whisk together pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the mixture has reached the consistency of applesauce. About 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pulse pecans and bread crumbs in a food processor until the pecans are finely chopped. Pour into a shallow dish, and press pork chops into the mixture to coat.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breaded pork chops and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the pork chops with a dollop of pumpkin butter.

BUTTER PECAN PUMPKIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all four ingredients together, roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes (depending on how small or large you make your cookies).
• Sprinkle left over chopped pecans on top of the cookies as soon as they come out (optional).
• Makes about 24 cookies

PECAN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until creamy. Store in the refrigerator.

PECAN PUMPKIN BUTTER SPICE BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix pumpkin, sugar, water, oil and eggs.
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and cloves.
• Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, mix until smooth.
• Add pecans and raisins (optional).
• Grease and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
• Divide batter between the two pans.
• Bake for 65-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool for 15 minutes, then remove from pans.
• Serve with cream cheese (I like Honey Nut).