PORTUGUESE PUMPKIN PRESERVES

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This recipe was designed for something that happens only about every 125 years: the collision of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah, an event that presents both a celebratory conundrum and culinary opportunity. Of course, you don't have to wait (the last time it happened was in 2013). These preserves are a perfect topping for latkes, but you can just as easily incorporate them into your breakfast routine. Best of all, the recipe takes less than an hour, and will make your house smell like the essence of fall.

Provided by David Firestone And Susan Brenna

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

450 grams (4 cups) peeled and diced winter squash, such as butternut or pumpkin
170 grams (3/4 cup) sugar
Large pinch kosher salt
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the squash, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Simmer over medium heat until squash is tender and most liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat; using a potato masher or fork, smash the squash until completely broken up. Stir in lemon juice. Return pot to heat and simmer until most liquid has evaporated and squash develops a pasty consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 217, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams

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