- Calories:250 kcal
- Protein:10 g
- Carbohydrates:250 mg
- Sugar:605 mg
- Salt:51 g
- Energy:1870 kJ
- Fat:58 g
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1Gather the Ingredients
Gather all your ingredients needed for the pumpkin butter, including pumpkin puree, apple cider, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and a cinnamon stick.
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2Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin, apple cider, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and cinnamon stick. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
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3Thicken the Mixture
Lower the heat to medium and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens. This process should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
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4Add Vanilla and Cool
Remove the pan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick, then add the vanilla extract and stir well. Let the mixture cool for about an hour before using.
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5Store the Pumpkin Butter
Transfer the cooled pumpkin butter into an airtight container for storage.
Like all fruit butters—apple butter, stone fruit butter, and pumpkin butter—this recipe is low in sugar and thick, perfect for topping biscuits or using as the filling between cake layers. While fruit butter tends to fall into the same category as jellies and jams and can be used in the same application, fruit butter has a more concentrated flavor and far less sugar than its jam counterpart.
There is no dairy in this "butter," but the consistency is creamy and the texture is thick like butter, thus the name. This recipe uses pumpkin purée instead of pumpkin pie filling to control the amount of sugar, spices and other ingredients. Be sure to read the label carefully to be certain you are purchasing pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie filling since this mistake could lead to overly sweet pumpkin butter.
Make this pumpkin butter in large batches then add to pretty jars to give out as a festive autumn gift to friends, family members, teachers, or neighbors. A cute gift idea would be to pair a jar of this pumpkin butter with a loaf of delicious sourdough bread.
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Tips
- If you're keen to make your own pumpkin pie spice you'll need ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. How you balance the spices is up to you. If you like a spicier pumpkin pie spice, consider adding more ginger. If you prefer a more warm pumpkin pie spice, up the cinnamon and ground cloves. You can even add a touch of ground cardamom or star anise.
- Additionally, if you'd rather make your own pumpkin purée, try this recipe. Make this in large batches for all your fall baking and add it to yogurt, oatmeal, or spread on toast.
How to Store
Pumpkin butter is perishable so it needs to be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be used for up to 1 month if sealed properly.
What Is Pumpkin Butter Made Of?
Pumpkin butter is made of pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices. In this recipe, apple cider is used as a festive additional flavor and maple is used to replace the traditional granulated sugar.
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