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Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipes

Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipes - Cozy, Spreadable Fall Flavor

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Pumpkin puree (15 ounces canned or 2 cups homemade; not pumpkin pie filling)
  • Apple cider (or apple juice), 3/4 cup
  • Brown sugar, 1/3 to 1/2 cup (light or dark; adjust to taste)
  • Pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons (optional but adds depth)
  • Ground cinnamon, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice, 1 to 2 teaspoons (brightens and helps preserve color)
  • Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the base. In a medium saucepan, add pumpkin puree, apple cider, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the spices. Sprinkle in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend evenly.
  • Simmer low and slow. Set the heat to low. Cook uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring every few minutes so it doesn’t splatter or scorch. You want gentle bubbles, not a rolling boil.
  • Check thickness. When a spoon dragged across the bottom leaves a brief trail and the mixture mounds softly, it’s ready. It will thicken more as it cools.
  • Finish with flavor. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if needed.
  • Cool and store. Let it cool to room temperature. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate.