Description
This rich and flavorful Pumpkin Butter recipe combines pumpkin purée with apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup, and warm pumpkin pie spices, cooked slowly to develop a thick, spreadable consistency perfect for toast, pancakes, or muffins. It’s a cozy, naturally sweet fall treat that’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
- ⅓ cup apple cider
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, add the pumpkin purée, apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or burning.
- Simmer and Thicken: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Continue cooking the mixture, stirring regularly, until it thickens. This process takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool Down: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pumpkin butter cool completely at room temperature to develop its full flavor and texture.
- Store Properly: After cooling, transfer the pumpkin butter into an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Stir frequently during simmering to prevent the pumpkin butter from burning or sticking to the pan.
- For a smoother texture, blend the butter briefly with an immersion blender after cooking.
- This pumpkin butter is excellent as a spread on toast, an addition to oatmeal, or as a sweetener in baked goods.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar and maple syrup according to your taste.
- Use fresh pumpkin purée if preferred but ensure it is well strained.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
