Pumpkin Butter
[30 Minutes]
Stimulate your child's sense of smell and taste as you cook with pumpkin during the holiday season!
You'll need:
• 2 cups cooked pumpkin (canned works well) • 1 cup molasses • 1 tsp. cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg • 1/2 tsp. ginger • 1/4 tsp. cloves • measuring cups and spoons • spoon • saucepan (ADULT USE)
What to do:
- Help your child measure the spices, the molasses, and the cooked pumpkin. Together, mix all the ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook all the ingredients, stirring all the time, until thick and buttery. Let the mixture cool before using.
How to use:
- Help your child cut the bread into holiday shapes with cookie cutters; include a pumpkin, jack-o'-lantern, and fall leaves.
- Spread this "yummy" pumpkin butter onto the bread shapes to enjoy. Crackers can also be used.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- What spices did you use? How do they smell?
- How does this butter taste?
- When do you see pumpkins?
- Do you like this season when we have pumpkins? Why?
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills and pre-math skills.
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