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Pumpkin Butter Recipe

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This rich and flavorful Pumpkin Butter recipe is a perfect autumn spread made from pumpkin puree, sweetened with dark brown sugar and enhanced with warm spices and vanilla. It’s thickened on the stovetop until it reaches a luscious, spreadable consistency, ideal for toast, muffins, or desserts.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 – 15 ounce cans pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) or 3 1/2 cups fresh pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or substitute: 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • a pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of kosher salt, leaving out the vanilla for now.
  2. Simmer and Stir: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or scorching, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop a rich, dark brown color. This should take 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse the butter with its aromatic flavor.
  4. Store Properly: Transfer the pumpkin butter to containers and refrigerate. It will keep for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge. For longer storage, ladle the pumpkin butter into freezer-safe jars and freeze.

Notes

  • If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, substitute with 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Use pumpkin puree only, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid unwanted added spices and sugars.
  • Store pumpkin butter refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer preservation.

Keywords: Pumpkin Butter, Autumn Spread, Pumpkin Puree, Fall Recipe, Sweet Spread, Homemade Pumpkin Butter

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