Cooking your mix of pumpkin puree, sugar, liquid element (a fat like cream or juice like lemon or apple), and spices at too high of a temperature can burn the sugars present, ruining the smooth consistency and creating an unpleasant bitter taste. It just takes a touch of patience to make sure this doesn't happen, though. We want to gently cook the pumpkin puree, spices, sugar, and other ingredients at a steady medium heat to avoid over-caramelizing (burning) the pumpkin butter.
The second mistake pertains to storage, and that's not using clean jars. Cleanliness is vital for preserving the quality of your pumpkin butter. It's essential to ensure your jars are properly sterilized before filling them with the pumpkin mixture. This helps avoid contamination and prolongs the shelf life of your delicious creation.
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