Description
A rich and flavorful homemade pumpkin butter made with pumpkin puree, apple juice, and warm spices, slow-cooked or simmered on the stovetop to create a thick, spreadable treat perfect for toast, desserts, or seasonal dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 45 oz. canned 100% pumpkin puree (three 15-oz. cans OR a 29-oz. can and a 15-oz. can)
- 2 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups apple juice (cider works well too)
- 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp. ground ginger
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt to your slow cooker or a large saucepan. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Slow Cook Option: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slowly.
- Stovetop Option: If you prefer or lack a slow cooker, place the combined ingredients in a large saucepan. Set the saucepan over low heat and slowly simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Finish and Cool: Once cooked, stir the pumpkin butter once more. Allow it to cool on the counter for about an hour before spooning into jars for storage or serving.
Notes
- Using apple cider instead of apple juice will add a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Store pumpkin butter in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Can be used as a spread on toast, an ingredient in baking, or a topping for oatmeal and yogurt.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during slow cooking to prevent burning on the edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker LOW) or 30 minutes (stovetop simmer)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin butter, pumpkin spread, slow cooker pumpkin, stovetop pumpkin butter, fall recipes, autumn spread, pumpkin puree recipe
