Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with this homemade Spiced Pumpkin Butter. Perfect for spreading on toast or adding to your favorite fall dishes, this easy recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine pumpkin purée, apple juice, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Thicken and Flavor: The mixture will thicken and darken slightly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the finished pumpkin butter with an immersion blender.
- Delicious on toast, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, or oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
