Nightshade Free Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this pumpkin butter is the kind of spread that makes you want to slather it on absolutely everything. It comes together in a single saucepan with pantry-friendly ingredients — pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — so cleanup is minimal and the payoff is huge. Many store-bought spiced spreads and condiments sneak in tomato-based ingredients or paprika, which can be a real problem for anyone avoiding nightshades, but every ingredient here is completely clear of that family. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that balances the sweetness of the maple syrup, while the turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden depth. Cooking it low and slow for nearly half an hour is what transforms the mixture from a simple purée into a thick, glossy butter that holds its shape on a spoon. It thickens even further as it cools, so by the time it's jarred up, the texture is absolutely luxurious. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or stirred into oatmeal without a second thought.

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