Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
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Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
Description
This recipe uses canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar for sweetness, apple juice and lemon juice for mild acidity, pumpkin pie spice for warm aromatics, and vanilla extract for aroma. Cooking these ingredients in a crockpot on high heat allows the flavors to meld and the mixture to reduce to a thick, buttery texture. Stirring at intervals prevents sticking and ensures even thickening.
The pumpkin butter balances sweetness with spice and subtle fruit notes, yielding a spreadable consistency. It works well on bread, muffins, or as a topping for ice cream or pancakes, offering seasonal flavor during autumn and winter months.
Practical tips include using pumpkin puree (not pie filling) for the correct consistency and flavor. Apple cider can be substituted for apple juice to adjust sweetness and tartness. Cooling and refrigerating the butter will thicken it further, and cooking time may vary depending on the slow cooker used.
Ingredients
- 3 15 oz pumpkin puree canned 400g, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 3/4 cup brown sugar 350g
- 1 cup apple juice unsweetened, 240ml
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into the crockpot.
- Mix to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours. Stop to mix at the 1 hour and 2 hours mark.
- Open the cover for the last 30 minutes so it reduces in thickness.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling for accurate texture and flavor.
- Apple cider is an optional substitute for apple juice to adjust sweetness and acidity.
- Cooking time may vary with different slow cooker models; monitor thickness accordingly.
- This pumpkin butter can be served chilled as a spread or warmed as a topping, including on pumpkin ice cream for a seasonal treat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 6618IU | 132% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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