Ingredients
Yields 2 1/2 c. of dip
Pumpkin Butter:
app. 2-lb. (or medium-sized) pie pumpkin (prepared as described below) OR 2 c. pumpkin pureé*
1/8 c. apple juice
scant 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
pinch salt (or few grinds sea salt), to tase
Dip:
1 c. pecans - toasted, chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked crisped & crumbled
1 1/2 c. (app. 8 oz.) pumpkin butter
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 green onions
pinch of salt (or frew grinds sea salt), to taste
Preparation
