Description
This homemade Pumpkin Butter recipe is a deliciously spiced spread made from pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider, and warming spices. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, it simmers to a thick, luscious consistency that tastes just like pumpkin pie in a jar. Perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal or yogurt, or adding a seasonal twist to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree (or 1 (29 ounce) can, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the pureed pumpkin, vanilla extract, apple cider or juice, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon sticks, and brown sugar. Stir well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring to stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
- Simmer and Thicken: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid scorching and to promote even thickening as the liquid reduces and the mixture concentrates into a spreadable consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: After simmering, taste the pumpkin butter and adjust the pumpkin pie spice or sweetness to your preference. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving or storing.
Notes
- This pumpkin butter captures the essence of pumpkin pie in a convenient jar form and is beloved by pumpkin enthusiasts.
- It is wonderfully versatile—enjoy it smeared on toast, stirred into oatmeal, dolloped on yogurt, or used as a seasonal condiment.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks for the best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 42 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
