Pumpkin Pie Polenta (aka Grits)

Ingredients

• 1 cup polenta or stone-ground grits
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream