Month: September 2021

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes

I grew up with this recipe in chocolate form as a very common dessert in our school lunches. I loved them, so when I found a pumpkin version I was very excited. I added a few twists to the original recipe, but the general idea 

One Dish Autumn Chicken Dinner

One Dish Autumn Chicken Dinner

Once again we have more Autumn deliciousness for you! Something about Autumn just makes us want all the comfort food, all the baking, and all the hot dishes again. This recipe has a comfort feeling to it but is a little healthier than some comfort 

Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter

Colin experimented with this pumpkin butter and enjoys it for a variety of things. You can use it on toast, bagels or anywhere you would use jam or other spreads. You can also use it in these delicious pumpkin cinnamon buns which we would highly recommend!

Author: Colin Martin

Pumpkin Butter

Recipe by Colin MartinCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

A delicious homemade pumpkin spread that can be used for a variety of things.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ¼ cup apple juice

  • ½ cup maple syrup*

  • ¼ tsp ginger

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Using a saucepan with tall sides will help to contain the splatter when the mixture begins to thicken. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. The butter should become thick enough to somewhat hold its shape when stirred. The simmer will slow and the butter will start to hold larger air pockets underneath before they bubble through.
  • Chill, then enjoy the spread on toast, bagels, or ice cream. You can even use the butter in lattes or as a cinnamon roll filling.

Notes

  • *Substituting an equal amount of white sugar for the maple syrup will result in a butter with a brighter orange. Cook time may be shorter.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns with Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns with Pumpkin Butter

Like a lot of deliciously baked items on this blog, this one was dreamt up and produced by Colin. These pumpkin cinnamon buns were a definite win and while it takes a bit more effort than some recipes it is well worth the extra time. 

Mango Kale Salad – Tasty and pretty

Mango Kale Salad – Tasty and pretty

Recently, I had to take a salad to an event and since I had a very large patch of healthy, growing kale in my garden, I decided a kale salad would be a good choice. I ended up taking a mango kale salad with a