Description
Spiced Pumpkin Butter is a delightful autumn spread that captures the essence of fall flavors in a deliciously smooth and aromatic form. This easy-to-make recipe combines pumpkin puree with a blend of warm spices and sweeteners to create a versatile condiment perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or adding a seasonal twist to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Butter:
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy.
- Finish and Store: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool completely, then transfer to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use this pumpkin butter as a spread on toast, pancakes, muffins, or swirl it into oatmeal or yogurt.
- For longer storage, you can freeze it in small containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
