My Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipe is full of aromatic flavors that sing fall. All you need is a can of pumpkin puree, a few spices, and about 20 minutes. You’ll have a delightful butter that blows expensive store made pumpkin butter away.
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Fall is a favorite season for me. There is something comforting about putting on that comfy sweater and boots that just warms my heart. I love hitting up the farms and getting fresh fall veggies and touring the wineries. Then there’s the leaves and of course pumpkin picking and a bevy of pumpkin recipes.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Yes my friend, this pumpkin butter recipe is one of my favorite things to make for my family and friends. It’s a super easy recipe to make and everyone will love the results. We put it on toast, add to baking recipes, you name it! It’s also an awesome hostess gift. Bring some along to family and share the pumpkin love.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter ingredients
- pumpkin puree – a must have to make pumpkin butter. Canned is what I use. Be sure to use puree and not pumpkin pie filling – that has added spices and not the same as pure puree. You can also make your own puree.
- apple juice – adds a nice sweetness to the recipe. I have used homemade apple cider when I have it available, delish.
- white sugar – adds sweetness. I use Dixie Crystal sugar
- brown sugar – another level of sweetness. Also use Dixie Crystal Sugar
- pumpkin pie spice – has a lot of spices to add depth
- ground cinnamon – adds both sweetness and dash of spice.
- ground ginger – adds a nice bit of spice flavor to the butter.
- fresh nutmeg – a fabulous spice that creams fall and adds a lovely flavor to the recipe. I prefer to use fresh but you can use ground nutmeg.
- maple extract – adds a lovely maple flavor without adding sugar. If you do not have maple extract add 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup.
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Homemade Pumpkin Butter FAQs
How do I use pumpkin butter?
Pumpkin butter is awesome on toast, smoothies, pancakes, french toast, martinis, granola, overnight oats, pumpkin lattes….so many ideas.
How long can I keep pumpkin butter in the fridge?
We keep the butter in the fridge for about 5 days, well covered.
Can I freeze pumpkin butter?
Yes. You can place the pumpkin butter in ice cube trays. Once they’re frozen, place in a freezer bag and use within 3-4 months.
Am I able to can pumpkin butter?
I do not can pumpkin butter based on information I found on the National Center for Home Food Preservation website.
Can I use fresh pumpkin in this pumpkin butter recipe?
I love cooking from scratch. I have made pumpkin butter from scratch and it is delicious. The results are quite similar and the canned pumpkin is my preferred method.
Does pumpkin pie filling work for this recipe?
You do not want to use pumpkin pie filling. It has added sweeteners and will be way to sweet. Use pure pumpkin puree.
Pro tips to make pumpkin butter
- Be sure to use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.
- Use fresh spices. If you have spices in your cupboard for a very long time, invest in new spices. They will lose their spice.
- This is a quick recipe to make on the stovetop. I will include the slow cooker instructions below.
- Maple extract is a great addition to your spice rack. Great for frostings, pancakes. Try to buy a bottle for yourself.
- Fresh nutmeg is another great addition to this recipe. I use it alot in the fall and winter. Great for eggnog martinis too.
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- Ceramic ramekins : These are the ramekins I have used in these photos. I love them and will be using them alot. Great for baking treats too.
- Pure Maple Extract: there are many choices here. I recommend a pure extract for great flavor.
- Pumpkin Puree: this is the puree you need to use for this and most of my pumpkin recipes.
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Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 29 ounce can, pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup white sugar Dixie Crystal Sugar is preferred
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar Dixie Crystal Sugar is preferred
- 2 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple extract Note 1
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Note 2
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, over medium-high heat. Stir in all the ingredients. pumpkin puree, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pure maple extract, ground ginger, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Bring the pumpkin mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Turn heat off.
- Let the pumpkin puree cool slightly and taste for seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- The butter will keep well covered in the fridge for about 5 days.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Add into the vessel of the slow cooker all the ingredients, pumpkin puree, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pure maple extract, ground ginger, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Stir the ingredients to combine. Place cover on the slow cooker.
- Set to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cook time complete, go to step 5 above to complete.
Notes
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Made this yesterday. It’s delicious and so easy to make. We had it on toast. My daughter had it in her coffee and in oatmeal
Fabulous Mary, glad you like the pumpkin butter.
So I made your recipe today. We loved it. The flavor is awesome. We had it with our yogurt. So good
That is great news, Chrissy. We love this pumpkin butter too. Make a big batch and freeze some.