Vegan Homemade Pumpkin Jam is a very delicious spread. We would easily enjoy the cozy & warm flavors of this jam in the fall season. This jam is prepared in only 50 minutes, so we don’t have to spend much time. This jam is prepared with homemade pumpkin puree along with orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, sugar, water, and salt. This vegan jam is nut-free & soy-free when prepared with the mentioned ingredients, so it is safe for people with nut & soy allergies. This jam stores perfectly so we would make it in advance without any issue. Serve this Vegan Homemade Pumpkin Jam with vegan scones, rice cakes, and vegan English muffins.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 58 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Spread
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 24
EQUIPMENT:
- Large saucepan
- Silicone spatula
- Fine grater or zester
- Citrus juicer
- Immersion blender
- Clean glass jars with lids
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small sugar pumpkin (2 cups pumpkin puree)
- 1 & ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 medium orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SUGAR:
- Include the vegan regular sugar in the jam to make it sweet, and it also helps to thicken the texture.
PUMPKIN:
- We have to utilize the small sugar pumpkin to make the smooth and naturally sweet foundation of this jam. Cook the pumpkin and make its puree, then measure the quantity to add to the jam to add the indulgent taste.
ORANGE:
- Add the orange juice & zest to the jam to include the citrus and tangy taste. The orange zest will provide a nice aroma in the jam, which will nicely balance the sweet taste of the jam.
CINNAMON STICK:
- Include the cinnamon stick to offer the warm & comforting spice taste. Remove the cinnamon from the jam, then add the jam to the jar.
GROUND GINGER AND NUTMEG:
- Add the nutmeg & ginger powder to the jam to include the soft and warm fall flavors. We have to add it in the measured quantity, or it will overpower the jam.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Include the vanilla essence to add the sweet aroma & flavor to the dish. It will help to balance the flavor overall.
SALT:
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweet taste, and it also enriches the taste of spice & pumpkin.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut the pumpkin in half and roast or steam it till it gets soft, and then remove its seeds.
- Take out the flesh and blend it till it gets smooth, and separate the 2 cups from it.
- Include the 2 cups pumpkin purée, orange juice, sugar, water, orange zest, & spices in the large pan and mix to combine them.
- Put the pan on a medium setting & leave the mixture to get simmer softly.
- Decrease the flame to medium-low and cook for around thirty to thirty-five minutes, and mix often to avoid the mixture sticking.
- Put the saucepan on the shelf, add the vanilla essence to it, and mix.
- Take out the cinnamon and blend the jam till it becomes completely smooth.
- Cool the jam properly, then add it to clean jars, close the lids, and put them in the fridge or freezer.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Toast Spread
- Vegan English Muffins
- Oatmeal Topping
BAKED GOODS:
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Vegan Scones
- Banana Bread
DESSERTS:
- Vegan Cheesecake Topping
- Pumpkin Parfaits
- Cinnamon Apple Crumble
SNACKS:
- Crackers with Vegan Cream Cheese
- Rice Cakes
- Apple Slices
TIPS:
- We have to use sugar pumpkin or any other sweet variety of pumpkin to add a nice taste and texture.
- Mix the jam at the time of cooking, as the mixture can stick to the base of the pan.
- You can cook the jam for some more time if it feels thin.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cooled pumpkin jam to the jar and store for one week.
FREEZER:
- Put it in the container and freeze it for three months.
FAQs:
Is this pumpkin jam vegan?
- Yes, this pumpkin jam is vegan if you utilize the above-mentioned components.
Will I utilize the canned pumpkin puree?
- Yes, we would easily use the canned pumpkin puree instead and not add the pumpkin pie filling because it already contains the sugar & spices.
Will I decrease the sugar content??
- Yes, we would easily decrease the sugar, but it will change the sweet taste, and it might also affect the storage & texture.
Why doesn’t the pumpkin jam get thick properly?
- It doesn’t get thick because it needs more cooking, so cook it on a medium to low flame by mixing it continuously till it gets thick.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 58 kcal
Serving size: 2 tbsp.
Net carbs: 14 g
Iron: 0.3 mg
Total carbs: 15 g
Vitamin A: 2,400 IU
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 10 mg
Servings: 24
Protein: 0.3 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Potassium: 55 mg
