Description
This homemade pumpkin butter recipe captures the warm flavors of pumpkin pie in a rich, thick spread perfect for toast, oatmeal, or yogurt. Made from pumpkin puree simmered with brown sugar, apple cider, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin pie spice, it’s a cozy fall treat that’s simple to make from scratch.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Butter Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree (or 1 (29 ounce) can, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider or juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider or juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to help the mixture thicken to a spreadable consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: After simmering, taste the pumpkin butter and adjust pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon sticks to your preference for desired flavor intensity. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving or storing.
Notes
- This pumpkin butter tastes like pumpkin pie in a jar but is even better and fresh-made.
- Use it as a delicious spread on toast, stirred into oatmeal, dolloped on yogurt, or as an ingredient in desserts.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 42 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
