Description
This Pumpkin Butter recipe offers a rich, spiced spread crafted from pure pumpkin and sweetened with brown sugar, enhanced by warm apple cider and classic autumn spices. Perfect as a spread for toast, muffins, or a delightful addition to fall desserts, this homemade pumpkin butter is simmered to a luscious, thick consistency, bringing cozy flavors to your table in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can 100% pure pumpkin
- ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- â…› teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, add the pumpkin puree, apple cider (or apple juice), vanilla extract, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently during this time to prevent the pumpkin butter from sticking to the pan or burning. Continue simmering until it thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste your pumpkin butter and adjust the spices as desired to fit your flavor preference. Afterward, you can serve it warm or let it cool and enjoy it cold. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- Stir frequently during simmering to avoid burning.
- Adjust spices to customize flavor to your liking.
- Use apple cider for a richer flavor or apple juice for milder sweetness.
- Store cooled pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Great as a spread on toast, pancakes, or as an ingredient in desserts.
