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Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Butter

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 7 1/2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lbs butternut squash
  • 1 cup water for the bottom of the pressure cooker pot
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

Prepare the squash

  • Remove the stem and slice off the top and bottom of each squash.
  • Slice in half and remove seeds and stringy fibers.
  • Cut into chunks.

Cook the squash

  • Arrange the cut chunks in a steamer basket.
  • Pour one cup of water into the pressure cooker pot.
  • Using the trivet, lower the squash into the pot.
  • Place the lid on the unit and turn to locked position.
  • Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual button and adjust the timer to 5 minutes.
  • When the pressure cooker has finished cooking and the timer has counted to zero, carefully release the steam. (QR)
  • Use two towels to lift the squash out of the pressure cooker.
  • Allow the squash to cool enough to handle.
  • Empty the used water from the pressure cooker pot, wipe dry and place back into the cooker.
  • Use a paring knife to remove the skin from the squash.
  • Place the cooked, peeled squash into the pressure cooker pot.
  • Add one cup apple cider and one cup brown sugar.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the squash and mix.
  • Add the cinnamon sticks, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves and apple cider vinegar to the mixture.
  • Cover with the lid and turn to locked position.
  • Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual button and adjust the timer to 3 minutes.
  • When the pressure cooker has finished cooking and the timer has counted to zero, carefully release the steam. (QR)
  • Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  • Put into container(s) and cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

2 pounds of cut up winter squash = 2-½ cups of cooked puree.
Recipe by Connie Murray @happybellyfoodie.com