Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe
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Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Description
This recipe uses canned or homemade pumpkin puree combined with apple juice, light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a crock pot set to low heat. The mixture cooks for about five hours, with occasional stirring to ensure even thickening and flavor blending. The result is a richly spiced, naturally sweet pumpkin butter with a smooth consistency suitable for spreading or flavoring other dishes.
The pumpkin butter captures the warmth of traditional pumpkin pie spices without the need for baking. It can be served on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or used as a condiment for various breakfast or dessert items. Its thick texture provides a concentrated pumpkin flavor in a convenient form.
Once cooled, the pumpkin butter should be stored in jars in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can also be frozen for up to six months to extend its shelf life and allow for convenient use throughout the year.
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz. pumpkin See how to make pumpkin puree, canned
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the crock pot, and set temperature to low.
- Allow to cook for approximately 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon pumpkin butter into jars and let cool completely in the refrigerator before using.
Notes
- Store pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze pumpkin butter for up to six months using airtight containers to preserve flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 9375IU | 188% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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