Naturally Sweetened Homemade Pumpkin Butter: Easy, healthy pumpkin butter made in 30 minutes. Made with warming spices and sweet maple syrup, this pumpkin butter is the perfect fall treat.
Okay, so I am a little obsessed with pumpkin at the moment.
Pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin Cake. Pumpkin Enchiladas even.
But pumpkin butter is the best of the best when it comes to pumpkin flavors.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin butter is a lot like apple butter, a thick, rich, sweetened spread that is filled with flavor.
My secret to the BEST pumpkin butter is apple cider. The apple cider works to flavor and sweeten the pumpkin butter. And along, with maple syrup and cinnamon, and nutmeg, adds a depth to the pumpkin butter.
How to Make Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Butter is so simple and quick.
Stove Top Directions
- Bring ingredients to boil in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Simmer all ingredients on low for 30 minutes.
Slow Cooker Directions
- Stir together all ingredients in slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours in the slow cooker.
Use Naturally Sweetened Pumpkin Butter For:
- Slather it on toast, English muffins, Pumpkin Muffins, Apple Spice Bread or even pancakes.
- Stir into cooked oatmeal and top with chopped nuts.
- Steam some milk and stir in a tablespoon of the pumpkin butter and top with strong coffee–your own Pumpkin Spice Latte.
- Stir in a few tablespoons into the coating for french toast.
- Make a sharp cheddar quesadilla and dip into the pumpkin butter–that sweet and savory combination is so good.
- Make Mini-Pumpkin Pie Cookies.
- Eat it by the spoonful.
- Give it as a gift.
Notes on Vegan Pumpkin Butter:
- You can use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger–just use 3 teaspoons. I personally like more of a cinnamon and nutmeg flavor.
- Yes you can use cooked pumpkin puree instead of canned pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is one canned product, I take the convenience of.
- Be sure to use 100% pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin Butter will store in fridge for 2 weeks or freezer for 3 months.
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
- Harvest Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
- Apple Upside Down Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
An easy recipe for pumpkin butter sweetened with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans of pumpkin puree
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tesapoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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Place all ingredients into large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Store in glass jars for up to 2 weeks.
Life Images by Jill says
This sounds so interesting. I have never heard of pumpkin butter. I think I might try it – but what is canned pumpkin puree? I guess I could substitute so cooked mashed pumpkin?
Hvae a happy week. I am joining you at What’s It Wednesday.
Kristen Chidsey says
Hi There Jill! Pumpkin puree is simply cooked and mashed pumpkin–so buy all means you can use homemade. Each can would be about 2 cups of your homemade version. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Life Images by Jill says
Thanks Kirsten. Just love your site, your recipes and your food photography. Food photography is a bit of a passion for me, and I am hoping to be able to spend more time doing this and spread my wings very soon. I am so glad I found you today!
Thank you and have a lovely weekend ahead.
Kristen Chidsey says
Jill, you just made my morning. Photography is my biggest weakness so being complimented on it is HUGE. Can’t wait to hear your tips and tricks and learn from you! Best of luck as you spread your wings!
chanelle says
This looks really yummy. I love pumpkin and fall flavors!
Kristen Chidsey says
Then you will love this….on everything:-)
Miz Helen says
I have got to make this Pumpkin Butter it will be fabulous on so many different things. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday!
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Miz Helen
Kristen Chidsey says
Pumpkin Butter is awesome on just about anything. I love just stirring a spoonful into my oatmeal in the morning.
Kristina and Millie says
sounds so delicious! I have to make and try this. I love apple cider so I can drink any extra right 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
Um, of course!! I love to warm my cider up and sit and drink it by a bonfire. I think my family has plans to do just that later this week 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
That does sound wonderful!! I’ve never made anything like that, but I’m thinking I might need to try it! 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
It is too easy not to try 🙂 If you like apple butter–you will love this!
Deborah Davis says
Hi Kristen,
Such a simple yet sensational seasonal delight! I can’t wait to make this! Thank you so much for sharing this Pumpkin Butter recipe at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I appreciate it!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Deborah–it will take you almost no effort as well, which is truly a bonus!
Gina Wilkie says
Kristen – in the instructions, it says to simmer for 3 hours…you mean minutes, right?
Kristen Chidsey says
For pumpkin butter, you want to simmer for 3 HOURS! You can also place in slow cooker on low for 6 hours. This reduces the mixture and makes it thick and sweet.
Lonnie Harrell says
What is the serving size?
Kristen Chidsey says
Hi Lonnie. A serving for apple butter is 2 tablespoons