Ancient New England Standing Pumpkin Dish

1. 1

   Put 2 cups of peeled diced pumpkin and 1/4 cup of water into a pot and cook gently over a low heat until they sink down.

2. 2

   Keep adding more pumpkin until you have used all 8 cups.

3. 3

   When cooked, the pumpkin will be tender and have kept much of its form, resembling stewed apples.

4. 4

   Do not add more water.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and add butter, vinegar, brown sugar and spices.

6. 6

   Stir gently and serve.

7. 7

   Allow plenty of time to cook this dish.

8. 8

   It must be done very slowly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.