Description
This homemade pumpkin butter is a rich and flavorful spread made from pumpkin puree and warm spices, sweetened with apple juice and sugar. Perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or adding to oatmeal, this recipe simmers the ingredients to create a thick, smooth, and aromatic spread in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 15 oz can Pumpkin Puree
- ¾ cup apple juice
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, place the pumpkin puree, apple juice, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and white sugar. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, ensuring it is evenly heated and all the sugar dissolves, blending the flavors.
- Simmer to Thicken: Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Store the Pumpkin Butter: Once thickened, carefully transfer the pumpkin butter into clean mason jars. Let it cool slightly before sealing and storing it in the refrigerator. It will keep well for several weeks.
Notes
- The pumpkin butter will thicken further as it cools.
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree; avoid pumpkin pie filling as it contains added sugars and spices.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to your preference for sweetness.
- This spread is delicious on toast, pancakes, or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal.
- Ensure mason jars are sterilized if planning to store for longer periods.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
