Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Butter is a sweet spread that's rich with warm spices, deliciously smooth, and incredibly easy to make! Whether you're preparing it as a gift or spreading it over your favorite morning toast, this pumpkin butter recipe will quickly become one of your favorite fall recipes!
Servings: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, over medium heat, add all ingredients and stir to combine.1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- When the pumpkin butter mixture starts to simmer, place a lid on the saucepan. Make sure the lid is cracked and not shut all the way so steam can escape.
- Turn the heat to low, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. When thickened to your desired consistency, it is done!
Notes
Storage & Make Ahead
- Yield: This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups. I estimate a serving at about 2 Tablespoons for nutrition purposes.
- Store: Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Freeze: Freeze pumpkin butter in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
- Reheat: Let the frozen pumpkin butter thaw in the fridge overnight, then stir it before use.
- Make Ahead: Pumpkin butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer, making it perfect for holiday planning.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute Measurements: If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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