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Pumpkin Butter Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Butter is a tasty fall treat that is filled with warm spices and pumpkin puree that is easy to make on either the stovetop or slow cooker.
Course Breakfast/Snack, Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 108kcal
Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, over medium-high heat, stir in 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.
  • Store the pumpkin butter in coverred airtight container for about 5-6 days in the refrigerator.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • In the vessel of a slow cooker add 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

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: If you do not have pure maple extract, use 2 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup.
Note 2: We use freshly grated nutmeg. If using ground nutmeg, use 1/ teaspoon.
Note 3:  Pumpkin butter can be frozen for up to 4 months.
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 8serrvings | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 15994IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg