Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Fall is here! That means I am embracing all of the seasonal flavors in my baking. This easy homemade pumpkin butter is lightly spiced with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg and contains apple juice and maple syrup to further ramp up the delicious fall flavor profile.
Delicious Ingredients Perfect for Fall
This pumpkin butter is made with 8 ingredients that let fall flavors shine:
Pumpkin Puree - provides an earthy and slightly sweet base to this spread. Make sure you use pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling.
Apple Juice - another staple fall flavor. Make sure you are using the unsweetened variety.
Maple Syrup - here is where you can dial in your desired sweetness level. The recipe calls for 1/4 cup, enough to add a hint of that rich maple flavor while letting the natural sweetness of the ingredients be the star, but if you want a sweeter spread you can up that to 1/2 cup.
Cinnamon, Clove, and Nutmeg - a small amount of warm fall spices is added to help compliment the other flavors without overpowering.
A Pinch of Salt - a flavor enhancer to add dimension. Don’t worry, it won’t make the pumpkin butter taste salty.
Simple Preparation
To make the pumpkin butter simply combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes until the excess liquid has evaporated and the mixture thickens.
The pumpkin butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Uses for Pumpkin Butter
Some of my favorite ways to use pumpkin butter include:
Spreading on toast, bagels, or English muffins for a delicious breakfast or snack
Mixing in oatmeal or yogurt
Adding to frostings
Filling for cakes, cupcakes, or macarons
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) of pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (up this to 1/2 cup if you are looking for a sweeter pumpkin butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan and stir to fully combine.
- Bring to a low boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the mixture to thicken and the flavors to deepen. You should not be able to see any noticeable liquid
- Remove from heat and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3 weeks.
