Pumpkin Butter

By Tessie2


3 cups cooked, mashed, or canned pumpkin
2 cups sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/4 t ground cloves
1/2 t lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir well.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes until mixture is smooth and thickened.
Quickly pour pumpkin butter mixture into hot jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top.
Wipe jar rims clean.
Place lids with bands on and process in a boiling water bath 15 minutes.

Yield:4 half pints.