Why this Recipe Works
Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions
All of the ingredients for pumpkin butter are pretty much always in my pantry! And if you didn’t stock up on pumpkin puree in July after last years puree shortage… ya played yourself. This Pumpkin Butter is super easy to make at home in one pot with pantry items. I promise you it’s better than the ones you can get at a farm or farmer’s markets. And I know that’s a tall statement but I’m super confident you’ll love making this at home. Cooking the pumpkin puree down with spices makes it deeply rich with flavor. Slather it on bagels or toasts, yogurt bowls, on top of pancakes or waffles, or even mix it into your drink! You can absolutely make slow cooker pumpkin butter from scratch, much like you would with fresh apples for apple butter. But it’s not much better than this quick one using canned pumpkin puree! Just dump everything into a sauce pan and let it simmer until it’s thick and luscious.
Pumpkin puree - Whether you’re using freshly made pumpkin puree or purchasing it canned, you’ll need about 15oz of it, or one entire can. If you’re using a fresh pumpkin, you’ll want to omit the apple cider / apple juice because the pumpkin will have quite a bit of moisture whereas the canned version needs to be thinned before thickening. Maple syrup - Adds a bit of sweetness and maple flavoring! Preferably, use the best quality maple syrup you can find. You can also omit the maple syrup and add a bit more sugar. Apple cider / apple juice - Canned pumpkin puree is really thick so we can thin it out using apple cider or apple juice. If you don’t have either, you can also just use water. Brown sugar - Light brown sugar is my preferred sweetener. You can also use dark brown sugar, white sugar, a mix of both, or use any sweetener substitute like honey or maple syrup. Ultimately, sweeten it your preferences. Spices - We’re using the best fall spices I can think of - cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Please, don’t go hard on the cloves because it’s quite strong and will give you a bitter aftertaste. Use freshly grated nutmeg, it makes all of the difference! You can also use pumpkin spice. Lemon juice - Adds some freshness and acidity.
How to make Easy Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Butter is the easiest 20-minute recipe ever! There’s really no effort required here besides stirring every now and then.
What to Serve with Pumpkin Butter
How to Store
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Whenever your pumpkin butter is at it’s ideal thickness, remove it from heat and allow it to cool completely. The possibilities are entirely endless! Additionally, if you love apple butter, then you can use pumpkin butter in place of it in just about every instance. You’ll most likely want to give it a stir every few days, as some of the liquid will separate and rise to the top. I’d love to know what you thought of this recipe! Don’t forget to leave a comment and ⭐️ star rating below! Thinking about making this recipe? Enter your email and I’ll send it straight to your inbox to save for later. Plus, get new recipe inspiration from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Masala and Chai.
