Chai Pumpkin Butter
 
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Serves: 2 cups
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup (around 16) medjool dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chai tea
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
DIRECTIONS:
  1. The dates should ideally be soft and gooey, if not soak them in hot water for around 20 minutes. Simply place them (already pitted) into a bowl then pour in some hot water until it just covers them.
  2. Drain the excess water and they will be soft enough to use.
  3. Steep one cup of preferred chai tea according to package directions.
  4. Mash up the dates with a fork or potato masher then mash in the pumpkin puree. Stir in the tea, syrup and spices until fully combined.
  5. Pour into a small to medium sized pot and bring to a boil on the stove over medium high heat, while stirring regularly (the high sugar content makes it burn easily if not stirred enough). Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium low and let simmer, stirring consistently until it thickens up to a jam-like consistency, around 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until storing it in airtight containers for up to a couple weeks.
Recipe by Love from the Land at https://www.lovefromtheland.com/chai-pumpkin-butter/