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Pumpkin Butter (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
Pumpkin Butter is a smooth, spiced spread made from pumpkin puree, apple juice or cider, brown and white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. This recipe can be prepared quickly in an Instant Pot or simmered on the stovetop. It produces a sweet, aromatic spread suitable for toast, baking, or as an ingredient in other dishes.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
12
-2 TBS servings
Calories:
34 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pumpkin puree
- ½ cup apple juice or cider
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 TBS sugar granulated white
- ½ TBS pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instant pot:
Stovetop:
Notes
- Use homemade pumpkin puree for best flavor; canned puree is also suitable.
- Store pumpkin butter in airtight containers in the refrigerator and freeze for extended keeping.
- If using an 8-quart Instant Pot, double the recipe due to required liquid volume for pressure cooking.
- The recipe yields about 12 servings, with each serving approximately 2 tablespoons.