Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
Description
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter blends canned pumpkin puree with light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and apple cider to create a sweet and spiced spread. The ingredients are combined in a slow cooker and cooked for several hours, either 5 hours on low or 2.5 hours on high, with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. This slow cooking thickens the mixture and concentrates flavors without the risk of burning.
The pumpkin butter has a smooth, creamy texture and a well-rounded flavor profile where the sweetness is balanced by warm spices and a subtle tartness from the apple cider. It deviates from canned pie fillings by being less sweet and more versatile.
Once cooked and cooled, the pumpkin butter is stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It is suitable for spreading on bread, adding to oatmeal, or incorporating into recipes that benefit from a pumpkin-flavored condiment.
You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a sugar pumpkin until tender. Substitute maple syrup for some brown sugar to add complexity, or use apple juice instead of cider. Homemade pumpkin pie spice can stand in when a store-bought blend isn’t available.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce can pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup apple cider or water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low heat for 5 hours, or high heat for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool and then spoon into an airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Make your own pumpkin puree by roasting sugar pumpkin for about 45 minutes until soft, then processing until smooth.
- Avoid canned pumpkin pie filling; use pure pumpkin puree for best flavor and texture.
- Maple syrup can replace part of the brown sugar to vary sweetness and depth.
- Apple cider contributes mild acidity and brightness but apple juice is an acceptable substitute.
- Homemade pumpkin pie spice is a good alternative to pre-mixed blends if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32tablespoons (2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoons | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4137IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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