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    Home > Blog > Seasonal > Pumpkin Butter

    Pumpkin Butter

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Oct 28, 2024 · Modified: Oct 28, 2024

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    The BEST Pumpkin Butter recipe you'll ever make and taste! Our recipe is super simple, packed with so much delicious pumpkin spiced flavor and can be served with so many delicious things! We love swirling some into vanilla ice cream, spreading it over toast, or using it as a dip for apple slices.
    A sweet pumpkin butter recipe in a bowl and smeared on toast.

    There are so many reasons I love Pumpkin Butter, but the main reason is you get the delightful taste of pumpkin pie in a fraction of the time and effort! I love to spread it on toast, biscuits, scones, pound cake and so much more. There are endless serving options for pumpkin butter!

    Our pumpkin butter also makes really great gifts! I love making a double or even triple batch and jarring them up as edible holiday gifts or even hostess gifts!

    How to Make Pumpkin Butter

    Ingredients

    Pumpkin butter ingredients on a kitchen counter.

    Process

    1. Place all ingredients, except butter, into a medium pot.
    2. Stir together and place over medium heat.
    Ingredients to make pumpkin butter in a pot.
    Pumpkin butter ingredients mixed together.
    1. Simmer mixture for 30 to 40 minutes until mixture thickens, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and add butter.
    2. Stir together until butter has melted and is fully incorporated.
    Pumpkin butter in a pot with butter melting in it.
    Pumpkin butter in a pot simmering.

    Serving Suggestions

    There are SO many things to serve with pumpkin butter aside from simply spreading onto toast, which is also delicious! Some of our favorite applications below!

    • Spread onto toast, scones, biscuits, and crackers.
    • Stirred into ice cream or added to a blender with ice cream and milk for a delicious pumpkin milkshake.
    • Used as a dip for cookies, pretzels and sliced apples.
    • Whisked into an egg batter for pumpkin flavored French toast!
    Pumpkin butter in a bowl with a spoon in it.

    Tips for Making the BEST Pumpkin Butter Recipe

    • Frequently stir the pumpkin mixture as it simmers. This will prevent the mixture from burning onto the bottom of the pot.
    • Don’t skip out on adding the butter at the end. The small amount of butter really helps to make a silky smooth and rich pumpkin butter.
    • Adjust the spices based on your flavor preference!

    How Long Will This Pumpkin Butter Last?

    Our recipe will last for 2-3 weeks, stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

    If you would like it to last longer, it’s important to store it into sterilized jars and properly can the pumpkin butter (using the right equipment will help). It will then last for up to 6 months stored in a cool, dry place. Once the jar is opened, it should be refrigerated and will sty fresh for 2-3 weeks.

    Pumpkin butter smeared on pieces of toast.

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    Pumpkin butter in a bowl with pieces of toast.

    Pumpkin Butter

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    The BEST Pumpkin Butter recipe you'll ever make and taste! Our recipe is super simple, packed with so much delicious pumpkin spiced flavor and can be served with so many delicious things! We love swirling some into vanilla ice cream, spreading it over toast, or using it as a dip for apple slices.
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
    Total Time: 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 12

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
    • 2/3 cup 100% unfiltered, pressed apple juice
    • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Place all ingredients, except butter, into a medium pot.
    • Stir together and place over medium heat.
    • Simmer mixture for 30 to 40 minutes until mixture thickens, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
    • Remove from heat and add butter.
    • Stir together until fully combined.
    • Transfer to sterilized jars and can until ready to use. Serve over toast, muffins, scones, etc.

      NOTES  

    **Makes about 24 ounces (each serving is 2 ounces)**
    Pumpkin Butter Shelf Life
    Our recipe will last for 2-3 weeks, stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
    If you would like it to last longer, it’s important to store it into sterilized jars and properly can the pumpkin butter (using the right equipment will help). It will then last for up to 6 months stored in a cool, dry place. Once the jar is opened, it should be refrigerated and will sty fresh for 2-3 weeks.
    Calories: 109kcal Carbohydrates: 23g Protein: 1g Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 56mg Potassium: 129mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 20g Vitamin A: 5576IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 37mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: American
    KEYWORD: pumpkin butter, pumpkin recipe, spread recipe
    COURSE: Snack, spread
    DIET : Gluten Free

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    October 28, 2024 / 31 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Frances

      October 21, 2023 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so flavorful and super easy to make! My only complaint is that the mixture really sputters and splatters when cooking….so be careful! I turned the heat to med low and it splattered. I used a splatter guard which helped but still made a mess on the cooktop…but worth the messy cleanup! I highly recommend making it!

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    2. Faith Bowe

      September 24, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      This may be a strange question but…..I would love to know what the bread is that you used in the picture? It looks amazing! Did you make it or purchase it? If you purchased it, where did you get it? Thanks!

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