Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Last Updated on April 13, 2022

If you haven’t tried or heard of Spiced Pumpkin Butter, you really are missing out on a creamy, warm spiced, and healthy treat!

You can enjoy this pumpkin spiced spread as you would a jelly, jam, or peanut butter, spreading on toast, pancakes, or a bagel.

Although you can probably find pumpkin butter in stores, why would you, when you can make it yourself?

It is so easy to make and you can customize the spices to you and your families taste.

And not to mention everyone will love the smell of the warming spices from this spread cooking on your stove.

So what does Spiced Pumpkin Butter actually taste like?

It taste like pumpkin pie in a jar!

It is very similar to an apple butter, but made with pumpkin.

Yep, the warm spices of fall, the smooth creamy texture, with just the right amount of sweetness.

You can enjoy this pumpkin butter on anything!

Try it on a piece of toast, a bagel, waffles, pancakes, and graham crackers.

Top your oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.

Even add it to your smoothies.

Add it to your baked goods, such as cakes, cookies, or muffins.

Or why not make a dip for fresh fruit!

What ingredients are used in this Spiced Pumpkin Butter

• Baked Pumpkin Puree – In this recipe I baked a pie pumpkin to make this butter, but a canned pumpkin puree will do just as well. If using canned pumpkin, look for a pumpkin puree, not the pumpkin pie mix. The best way to make sure you get the right canned pumpkin is to read the ingredients, it should have just pumpkin, no spices. Tip: If you bake your own pumpkin you can save the seeds and try my Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe!
• Unsweetened Apple Sauce – I did not want any extra sugar added to this recipe, this is why I chose unsweetened apple sauce. This also helps thicken the butter as well.
• Lemon Juice – Lemon juice will add brightness while keeping things fresh.
• Real Maple Syrup – Real maple syrup adds to the flavor of this pumpkin butter, with the hints of caramel and vanilla, it makes for the perfect sweetener.
• Spices – Everyone has a combination of their favorite spices, and I added mine to this spiced pumpkin butter. You can change these up to you and your families favorite spices.
• Real Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract will add more of that warm and cozy flavor needed in this pumpkin butter. It compliments the other ingredients in the recipe.

How to make this pumpkin butter

Combine all the ingredients into a deep medium size sauce pan.

Bring to boil and turn down heat to a simmer.

Stir frequently while simmering.

Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until your desired consistency.

Helpful Tip: The total cooking time can vary depending on how watery the pumpkin puree was at the start and how thick you would like the pumpkin butter. Also the butter will thicken as the butter cools, and once it is placed in the refrigerator.

Once the pumpkin butter is to the thickness you desire, allow it to cool before transferring to a airtight container.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or store in the freezer for up to a year.

How to serve

• Spread onto toast
• Mix it into oatmeal
• Try on top of pancakes
• Bake it into cookies or cakes
• On top of waffles
• Top your yogurt
• Smear on a bagel
• Enjoy it on top of ice cream
• Add it to your smoothies
• Serve as a fruit or cracker dip

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