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
Process
- 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 butter has melted and is fully incorporated.
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!
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.
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Pumpkin Butter
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.
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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!
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!