Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve
Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve balances cozy pumpkin sweetness with bright citrus and a gentle, warming spice. The texture cooks down into a glossy, spoonable jam that’s wonderful on toast, biscuits, or swirled into yogurt for fall breakfasts. Serve it for brunch boards, holiday gifting, or as a vibrant accompaniment to cheese.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the pumpkin and sugar together in a saucepan, cover, and let sit for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Put the unpeeled lemon wedges in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- 3
Set the pumpkin and sugar mixture in the saucepan over high heat, stir in the lemon and ginger, and bring to a rolling boil; cook, stirring often, until the pumpkin is translucent but still holds its shape, about 30 minutes; mash to your preferred texture.
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the jars and lids and boil for 5 minutes. Pack the pumpkin mixture into the hot jars, cover with the lids, let cool, then refrigerate and use within a month.
- Calories 282.42 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 73.65 g 27%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.21 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 68.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.05 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 8.86 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 241.53 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 5.92 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Ginger Lemon Pumpkin Preserve is made with 4 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fresh Ginger, Lemon, Pumpkin, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 282.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Ginger, Lemon, Pumpkin, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 282.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve healthy?
- Ginger-Lemon Pumpkin Preserve has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 282.42 calories and 0.94 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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