Becky's Pumpkin Dip

This is not my recipe.  This is my FABULOUS friend Becky's recipe.  If you follow that link, you'll see that Becky is multitalented, and she's not only an amazing and talented baker, but she also makes gorgeous floral arrangements (like the ones that she did for my wedding five years ago).  She's a wonderful person, and I love seeing all the pictures of all the happy folks who she's helped with their celebrations.  She shared a recipe years ago for her pumpkin dip, and it is always requested by one of my mother-in-law's brothers whenever I am at a gathering that he will also attend.  It is a snap to prepare, and can be paired with about anything you like.  If you're taking this to a party where there will be non-GF friends, be sure to have two separate bowls (the recipe makes plenty to allow for that) so that you can avoid cross contamination from non-GF items that they might dip.

Becky's Pumpkin Dip
1 can (15 oz.) solid pack pumpkin (or fresh puree if you'd prefer)
1 brick (8 oz.) softened cream cheese
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice (if you don't have this, just use a combo of nutmeg, ginger and allspice)
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. frozen orange juice concentrate (I NEVER have this.  I have omitted it every time, not because I want to be unfaithful to Becky's recipe, but because I'm lazy and I just don't keep OJ concentrate in the house)

1.  Blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar

2.  Gradually add the pumpkin

3.  Mix in the spices and orange juice concentrate

Viola!

This is particularly good with a sweet crisp apple, it is also excellent with graham crackers and ginger snaps.    I recently ate it with hazelnut nut thins, and the saltiness from the cracker was a nice contrast to the spicy sweet of the dip, so if that combo appeals to you, give that a whirl.  Again, with any dip that might have gluten filled goodness going into it, just make sure to have a separate bowl for either yourself, or your other GF friends so that you don't have to worry about cross-contamination.  This makes a lot of dip, so no one will feel deprived by a smaller portion if you divide it equally among two bowls.  I also like to make this the night before and serve slightly chilled.  Enjoy this one!  It'll be a "must have" (like everything Becky makes!)