Description
This homemade Pumpkin Butter recipe is a thick, spiced spread made from pure pumpkin puree, apple cider, and warm spices. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to oatmeal, or using as a flavorful fall ingredient, it’s naturally sweetened and simmered to a rich, smooth consistency.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can 100% pure pumpkin
- ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, add the pumpkin puree, apple cider (or apple juice), vanilla extract, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid the mixture sticking to the pan or burning, and continue until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the pumpkin butter and adjust the spices if needed to suit your preference. Serve it warm or allow it to cool for serving later. Enjoy this versatile spread on bread, biscuits, or use it in recipes requiring pumpkin flavor.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can blend the pumpkin butter after cooking.
- Store pumpkin butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.
- Use apple cider for a richer flavor or apple juice for a milder sweetness.
- Stirring frequently during simmering helps prevent burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
