Pumpkin lovers will love this easy, pumpkin butter recipe made from scratch. It’s like pumpkin pie in a jar, only better! Delicious smeared on toast, oatmeal, yogurt, and more!
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Every fall I whip up a batch of this pumpkin butter to serve on pancakes, stirred into coffee to make a pumpkin spice latte, in my yogurt, etc. Fruit butters contain no dairy, they’re similar to jam only made with homemade or canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon sticks and pumpkin spice. A little goes a long way when you want to add a little spiced sweetness to anything you’re eating. I love smearing some on my toast, or swirling it into my oatmeal and yogurt. A few more ways to serve it, have some on a slice of toasted Pumpkin Banana Bread or rolled in these pumpkin butter crepes.
October and Pumpkin
October is one if my favorite months, and not just because it’s my birthday month. I love the changing of seasons, when the leaves start turning color, wearing cozy sweaters, and of course everything that comes along with pumpkin season. If you’re a pumpkin spice fan, you’re going to love this easy recipe! It tastes like pumpkin pie, in a spoon!
When my first cookbook came out I did an event at the Bronx Zoo where I sampled Apple Butter, Pumpkin Butter and Pear Butter from my cookbook. People loved it so much they wanted to buy it from me! They really make great gifts or favors if you have a fall themed event and are easy to make ahead.
- Fall Flavors: Great way to incorporate the taste of fall into any dish.
- Easy to Make: Quickly whip up this seasonal drink whenever the craving strikes! Just make the espresso, warm the milk, and mix everything in a mug.
- Dietary Restrictions: It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, Weight Watchers-friendly, vegan and dairy-free.
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Ways To Use Pumpkin Butter
I make this every fall and have gotten creative coming up with new ways to enjoy it. Here’s some ideas, I would love to hear how you enjoy yours!
- Spread it on whole grain toast or biscuits.
- Swirl some into your Greek yogurt.
- Over pumpkin pancakes, French toast or waffles.
- Use as a filling for crepes.
- Spoon some into your oatmeal.
- Add it to your smoothie.
- Spoon some in your Overnight Oats.
- Add a little to your morning Latte.
I love using real cinnamon sticks for this, but ground cinnamon would work in place of them.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this. See recipe card below for exact measurements:
- Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) or fresh pumpkin puree. You can use canned butternut squash in place of pumpkin, it’s lovely.
- Sweetener: Packed brown sugar for sweetness, sugar-free brown sugar like Monk fruit also works. You can also use maple syrup instead, if you prefer.
- Liquid: I use apple cider or apple juice to simmer it all.
- Spices: Vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks and pumpkin pie spice.
How To Make Pumpkin Butter
Here’s the step-by-step directions to make this easy pumpkin butter. See recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, vanilla, apple juice, spices, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer medium-low heat for 30 – 40 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently. (You can also make this in the crockpot but I usually do it on the stove top.)
- Adjust spices to your taste.
Shelf Life
Pumpkin butter will keep refrigerated in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. It may also be kept in the freezer for 3 months.
More Pumpkin Recipes You Will Love
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters
- Pumpkin Roll Cake
- Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Cookies
- Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree, or 1 (29 ounce) can (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider or juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, to taste
Instructions
- Combine pureed pumpkin, vanilla, apple juice, spices, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large saucepan; stir well.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 – 40 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
