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5 from 4 votes

Easy Paw Paw Butter Recipe

Use this recipe to turn your foraged paw paws into delicious paw paw butter. It's great for baking and serving with toast or biscuits.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 8-ounce jars
Calories: 135 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Cup Paw Paw Puree
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • ¼ Cup Bourbon optional
  • 1 Tablespoon Pectin

Instructions

  • Combine paw paw, water and lemon juice in a heavy bottom pan.
    4 Cup Paw Paw Puree, 1 Cup Water, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Heat to bubbling and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients.
    1 Cup Sugar, ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Cloves, ½ teaspoon Allspice, ¼ teaspoon Ginger, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, ¼ Cup Bourbon, 1 Tablespoon Pectin
  • Whisk well to make sure all the dry ingredients are dissolved.
  • Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes until the jam passes the spoon test.
  • Move to glass jars. Store in refrigerator.