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Pumpkin Butter

November 12, 2022

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This Pumpkin Butter recipe is an absolute fall staple! This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile, made with creamy pumpkin puree, maple syrup and all those warm fall spices like cinnamon and cloves! Spread it over warm baked bread, fluffy waffles, biscuits and dinner rolls!

Making homemade butter is easier than you think! Check out these butter recipes: Honey Butter and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter!

top down look at glass jar filled with pumpkin butter. gold spoon in the pumpkin butter and three small pumpkins surround the jar.

Pumpkin Butter Recipe

Pumpkin Butter seems like one of those recipes that could be difficult to make. You might be surprised to find out how simple this recipe really is! Just 10 ingredients total and under half an hour will leave you with a creamy batch of Pumpkin Butter that you can use along with a myriad of your favorite fall foods.

Starting in September and through the end of the year, pumpkin reigns supreme in this house and this deliciousness goes on absolutely everything. Sometimes I’m tempted to just dig right into the jar with a spoon and eat it straight, it’s that good!

Pumpkin Butter Uses

This easy pumpkin butter recipe is delicious on it’s own but even better with baked goods! Spread it over warm pumpkin bread, fluffy waffles, add a dollop to your morning yogurt, or even add it into a bowl of vanilla ice cream for dessert! Try it on these favorites:

  1. Sweet Potato Biscuits
  2. Angel Biscuits
  3. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
  4. Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread
  5. Cranberry Yeast Rolls
  6. Homemade Crescent Rolls
  7. Cornbread
stack of toast with top piece cut into triangle and smeared with pumpkin butter. jar of pumpkin butter can be seen to the side.

Why I Love Pumpkin Butter

Why do I love this recipe so much?

  • It’s so versatile! You can put Pumpkin Butter on so many things! Biscuits, toast, croissants, scones, any kind of baked bread like zucchini or banana, sweet potatoes, I could go on all day! 
  • It makes a great gift! Homemade gifts are always so thoughtful and are even better when edible! This recipe is so quick and easy, it’s perfect for making a few batches and handing out to neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family through the holiday season!
front view of glass jar filled with homemade pumpkin butter. three small decorative pumpkins and a cinnamon stick are sitting around the jar.

What You’ll Need

This list of ingredients is short, sweet, and delightfully budget-friendly! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need…

  • canned pumpkin puree – Or make your own with my Slow Cooker Pumpkin Puree recipe!
  • apple cider – Apple juice can be subbed as well.
  • sugar – Both brown and granulated white.
  • maple syrup – I love the flavor this adds mixed in with the pumpkin and spices!
  • lemon juice – You won’t be able to taste it, but the acidity in the lemon juice will brighten up all the main flavors!
  • pumpkin pie spice – You can use a store-bought blend or make your own with my favorite Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe!
  • seasonal spices – Cinnamon and ground cloves. These two spices add all the warmth and flavor you would expect in a delicious pumpkin butter recipe.
  • sea salt – Just a dash! The salt will balance the sweetness in the recipe and also bring out these flavors as well.

How To Make Pumpkin Butter

This recipe takes just about 30 minutes to make. Make sure you have some clean jars ready to transfer the butter to. It makes about 2 cups so plan on that. The recipe can be doubled or tripled if you desire.

  1. Combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider, granulated sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, sea salt and ground cloves in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
  3. Once it reaches boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
  4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, so the pumpkin butter doesn’t burn on the bottom, until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let pumpkin butter cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
  6. Store pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
four image collage showing how to make pumpkin butter in a saucepan on the stovetop.

Storage Information

Store fully cooled Pumpkin Butter in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.

To Freeze

This recipe is so amazing, you can even make a batch (or several) to freeze. Store in a freezer safe container for 3 to 6 months. Perfect for making ahead of time and handing out as gifts during the holidays, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying!

jar of pumpkin butter with small gold spoon sitting in front of a blue napkin. small pumpkin and cinnamon stick are near the jar.

Pumpkin Butter Recipe FAQs

What Is The Difference Between Pumpkin Butter and Pumpkin Puree?

Pumpkin puree is strictly pumpkin that has been cooked and mashed (or blended) into a puree with nothing added to it. Pumpkin Butter on the other hand is pumpkin puree is combined with the ingredients listed above, simmered, and reduced until it transforms into a thick, creamy, butter like consistency. 

Is This Recipe Suitable For Dietary Restrictions?

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan so it is safe and suitable for anyone to enjoy!

Can This Recipe Be Doubled?

Absolutely! Planning on making this recipe to share with friends and family this holiday season? This recipe can be doubled or tripled without any issues.

Trish’s Tips and Tricks

  • Love this recipe but don’t want to stand at the stove stirring? Try my Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter version for a set it and forget it option!
  • Make sure you have clean jars or airtight containers to transfer the butter to once it’s cooled.
  • Make sure to use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling or your butter will be extremely sweet.
  • You can use honey instead of maple syrup, but I prefer the maple taste of the syrup.
  • If you want a little more control over how sweet the butter is, use an unsweetened apple juice to counteract the sugars in the recipe. 
  • Use an immersion blender to get this pumpkin butter super smooth!
  • For a little extra warmth and spice, add a dash of vanilla extract. 
top down view of jar of pumpkin butter with small gold spoon sitting on a gray board with a half piece of toast with pumpkin butter slathered on it.

More Pumpkin Recipes To Try

  1. Pumpkin Bread Recipe
  2. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
  3. Praline Pumpkin Roll
  4. Better Than Anything Pumpkin Cake
  5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

How To Make Pumpkin Butter

top down look at glass jar filled with pumpkin butter. gold spoon in the pumpkin butter and three small pumpkins surround the jar.
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Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter is an absolute fall staple! This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile, made with creamy pumpkin puree, maple syrup and all those warm fall spices like cinnamon and cloves! Spread it over warm baked bread, fluffy waffles, biscuits and dinner rolls! Yield: 2 cups
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 32kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree 15 ounce can
  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ⅓ cup apple cider
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey but I prefer maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • Combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider, granulated sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, sea salt and ground cloves in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Once it reaches boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, so the pumpkin butter doesn't burn on the bottom, until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let pumpkin butter cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a super smooth consistency, use an immersion blender.

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Notes

Storage Information
Store fully cooled Pumpkin Butter in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze
This recipe is so amazing, you can even make a batch (or several) to freeze. Store in a freezer safe container for 3 to 6 months. Perfect for making ahead of time and handing out as gifts during the holidays, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying!
Nutritional information is for 1 tablespoon of pumpkin butter,

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2068IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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