Easy Pumpkin Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
18 servings
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Calories
40 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Pumpkin Butter
Description
This pumpkin butter recipe blends canned or fresh pumpkin puree with apple juice, sugar or a preferred sweetener, water, pumpkin pie spice, and ground ginger. The mixture is gently simmered on low heat with frequent stirring for 25 to 30 minutes until it reduces and thickens to a spreadable consistency.
The pumpkin pie spice or homemade blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves imparts warm autumnal flavors that complement the pumpkin base. Using maple syrup instead of sugar is an option to adjust sweetness and flavor. Fresh pumpkin puree may require additional cooking time depending on its moisture content.
Easy Pumpkin Butter can be cooled and refrigerated for up to two weeks, making it suitable for advance preparation. It is versatile as a spread for bread, a topping for desserts, or mixed into oatmeal and yogurt. The thickened texture and spice blend make it a comforting fall staple.
Notes include instructions for making your own pumpkin pie spice and tips on storage to maintain freshness. The recipe emphasizes careful simmering and stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even thickening.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces pumpkin canned or fresh, puree
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar or maple syrup, or to taste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or spices below
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Simmer on low, stirring frequently, 25-30 minutes or until thickened.
- Cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make homemade pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves if you don't have store-bought.
- Adjust cooking time for fresh pumpkin puree based on its water content to reach desired thickness.
- Store the finished pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 40 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6863IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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