
Warm, deeply spiced, and rich with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin, this slow-simmered spread is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in a complexity that goes well beyond your average fall condiment. Lupin flour and lupin-based thickeners have quietly crept into a surprising number of packaged spreads and baked goods, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can stir this together with total confidence. The low-and-slow cooking method does all the heavy lifting — no thickeners, no additives, just pumpkin and spice reducing down into something glossy and spoonable. It's incredible on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or dolloped onto roasted sweet potatoes. Let it cool completely before jarring it up, and watch it thicken into the most satisfying texture.
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Combine the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and water in a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, stirring frequently.
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