Pumpkin Butter Recipe
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4.9
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Description
This pumpkin butter combines pureed pumpkin with brown sugar and apple cider to develop sweetness and moisture. Vanilla extract and warm spices, including cinnamon sticks and pumpkin pie spice, contribute aromatic notes throughout slow simmering. The mixture cooks down for 30 to 40 minutes until thick enough to spread.
The resulting spread has a smooth, rich texture and a balance of sweet and warm spice flavors typical of fall seasonings. The cinnamon sticks also infuse gentle woody tones during simmering.
Pumpkin butter is versatile as a topping on bread or pancakes, and it can be stirred into yogurt or desserts for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups pumpkin puree or 1 (29 ounce) can (not pumpkin pie filling, homemade
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup apple cider or juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 cinnamon stick
- 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice, spices, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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