Best 5 Easy Pumpkin Butter Recipes

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Pumpkin butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, muffins, or even ice cream. It's also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. This recipe is super easy to follow and only requires a few simple ingredients. You can also customize it to your liking by adding different spices or extracts. In addition to the classic pumpkin butter recipe, this article also includes a recipe for a vegan pumpkin butter and a recipe for a pumpkin butter with a maple twist. So whether you're looking for a traditional pumpkin butter or something a little different, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN BUTTER



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Biting into this spiced butter on a hot biscuit or toast is absolutely heavenly. With a dash of whipped cream, you might think you were eating pumpkin pie! -June Barrus, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (15 ounces each) pumpkin
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Cool. Spoon into jars. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BEST SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER



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Dump everything in your slow cooker, walk away, and 3 hours later you will be rewarded with delicious pumpkin butter!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until well incorporated. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin butter has thickened to desired consistency, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 18 g

EASY PUMPKIN BUTTER



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Very easy, very yummy, add more or less sugar to taste, but my group of taste-tasters likes it best this way.

Provided by Jennie6698

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together in small saucepan and stir frequently on med-low until sugar dissolves.
  • I prefer to eat it warm, but uneaten portions need to be refrigerated.
  • Keeps for 3-4 days.
  • Very good with scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 28, Protein 2.2

PUMPKIN BUTTER



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This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for toast and muffins. It can also be used to make a spectacular holiday dessert, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
¾ cup apple juice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
  • Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

PUMPKIN BUTTER



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Looking for a homemade condiment? Enjoy this sweet and spicy butter made with pumpkin - perfect to serve over waffles or biscuits.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar and lemon juice. Heat to simmering over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to keep mixture from sticking to bottom of pan. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring often, until mixture coats back of spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Cool completely.
  • Pour into storage containers; cover tightly. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 9 mg

Tips:

  • For a smoother butter, blend the mixture after cooking until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • To save time, use pre-made pumpkin puree. Just be sure to check the label to make sure it doesn't contain any added sugar or spices.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Pumpkin butter can be used in a variety of ways. Spread it on toast, crackers, or pancakes. Use it as a filling for pies, tarts, and muffins. Or stir it into yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream.
  • Pumpkin butter makes a great gift. Simply spoon it into a jar and seal it tightly. You can also decorate the jar with a ribbon or a gift tag.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's easy to make and can be stored for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or for up to a year in the freezer. So next time you're looking for a new way to use up your pumpkin puree, give pumpkin butter a try!

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