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Using fresh or canned pumpkin puree, make my super-cozy and easy recipe for Pumpkin Butter! Loaded with warm spices and sweet pumpkin flavor, this pumpkin butter recipe is so comforting and perfect for giving as a gift. Ready in just 35 minutes!
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Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Living in Florida, Fall is more a state of mind than a season. That doesn't stop me from going wild for Fall flavors, of course! From pumpkin pie cookies and pumpkin dump cake to this amazing pumpkin butter recipe, there is so much to love about the season.
Not only is my recipe for pumpkin butter easy, fast, and super tasty, but it will make the whole house smell like pumpkin pie. That might be my favorite part!
It's great on everything. I'm serious! Spread it on toast, stir a spoonful into your coffee, or even use it as a topping for ice cream. You can't go wrong!
What is pumpkin butter?
If you've never had pumpkin butter before and are curious about what it really is, I'm here to tell you you need to give it a try! Pumpkin butter is essentially a mix of pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie spice flavors and additional add-ins like apple juice or maple syrup to round out the flavor and thin it out. It's similar to apple butter, with a creamy, spreadable consistency.
What makes this pumpkin butter recipe so good?
- It's super creamy: This creamy pumpkin butter has the perfect consistency.
- It's so flavorful: If you love the flavors of pumpkin pie spice, you are going to adore this pumpkin butter recipe. To top it all off, I mix in a little apple juice. This really balances out the flavors with a slightly cider-like taste.
- It's easy to make: You can make this simple homemade recipe for pumpkin butter in around 35 minutes, and let me tell you, it will last you a while. You can make it ahead and freeze it in an ice cube tray to store in portions for whenever you want some tasty pumpkin spice flavor!
- It goes with everything: Dollop it onto ice cream, spread it on toast, mix it into coffee (I'm serious, try this!) or use it as a cookie filling. There are so many ways to enjoy this recipe!
Pumpkin Butter Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. You can buy it canned or puree your own pumpkin. If you puree your own, use a sweet baking pumpkin and not the kind you would carve.
- Apple Juice: Use a high-quality apple juice for the best flavor. You could also use a cider. It's up to you!
- Pumpkin Spices: We're mixing ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon to create the pumpkin spice mixture that flavors the pumpkin butter. I also have a pumpkin pie spice recipe, if you want to make some ahead and store it in a jar.
- Sugar: I'm using white granulated sugar. You could also use brown sugar, though!
How to Make Pumpkin Butter
1: Add to a Pan
Set a medium saucepan or pot over medium-high heat, and add all of the ingredients.
2: Boil the Mixture
Stir until well combined, then bring the mixture to a boil.
3: Simmer for 30 minutes
Reduce the heat, stirring occasionally, and let simmer for 30 minutes or until well thickened.
4: Store or Serve
Remove from heat, let cool, then store in mason jars in the fridge, freeze it in an ice cube tray, or use it immediately!
Isabel's Top Tip
Make sure to give the pumpkin butter a stir every few minutes while it simmers to keep the bottom from burning.
Recipe for Pumpkin Butter Tips
- This pumpkin butter is great for more than just spreading on toast! Add a spoonful to your morning coffee for a pumpkin spice twist, or add some into yogurt for a fall parfait.
- Pumpkin butter is freezer-friendly, perfect for storing long-term in the jar.
- Try changing things up by using brown sugar or maple syrup in combination with the white sugar!
- You can use home-made pumpkin puree too, but canned tastes just as good for a lot less effort.
- Either way, make sure you are using 100% pumpkin puree, and not pumpkin pie filling!
What can you use pumpkin butter for?
Don't just feel limited to spreading pumpkin butter on toast! There are so many amazing, easy, and super delicious ways to use pumpkin butter. It's basically pumpkin pie filling as a spread, so anything you want to add a dash of autumn flavor to will be even better with pumpkin butter!
- Add a spoonful or two into the egg and milk mixture for french toast!
- Spread on crepes for autumn-style crepe desserts!
- Spread it on salty crackers for a sweet-and-salty treat!
- Add a few spoons into your favorite milkshake or smoothie. This is especially good with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
- Top your favorite waffles or pancakes with a few spoons and finish it off with maple syrup. I love it with Pumpkin Waffles.
- Add some to a piping hot bowl of oatmeal, or use it as the sweetener in overnight oats!
- Add some in to a morning latte and give it a good stir for a homemade pumpkin spice latte!
- Use it as the fruit in a parfait for a delicious autumn breakfast!
- Use it as a gift for the holidays! Everyone loves a homemade food gift as an unexpected holiday treat. Because pumpkin butter lasts around 4 days in the refrigerator, it's best to freeze before gifting.
Pumpkin Butter Recipes FAQ
Yes, you can and should freeze leftover pumpkin puree and pumpkin butter! As it only contains freezer-safe ingredients and defrosts without texture change, freezing leftovers is a great way to avoid waste. Freeze leftovers in small portions using an ice cube tray!
Pumpkin puree and pumpkin butter last four days in the fridge. Due to this short lifespan, it's a great idea to freeze anything you're not expecting to use quickly. I highly recommend portioning leftovers out in an ice cube tray, then storing the frozen cubes in a bag for easy thawing later!
Pumpkin butter is essentially made from the same ingredients as pumpkin pie filling, and tastes the same! It's got a mild pumpkin flavor with a delicious spicy sweetness brought in by warming autumn spices.
Easy Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Empanadas
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
- No-bake Pumpkin Cookies
- Creamy No-bake Pumpkin Pie
If you enjoyed the recipe, leave a comment and a rating below!
Easy Pumpkin Butter
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 oz Pumpkin puree - canned
- ¾ cup Apple juice - or apple cider
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1½ cups Sugar
Instructions
- Set a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and add all of the ingredients.15 oz Pumpkin puree,¾ cup Apple juice,2 teaspoons Ground ginger,½ teaspoon Ground cloves,2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon,1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg,1½ cups Sugar
- Stir until well combined, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, stirring occasionally, and let simmer for 30 minutes or until well thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool, then store in mason jars in the fridge or use immediately!
Notes
- This pumpkin butter is great for more than just spreading on toast! Add a spoonful to your morning coffee for a pumpkin spice twist, or add some into yogurt for a fall parfait.
- Pumpkin butter is freezer-friendly, perfect for storing long-term in the jar.
- Try changing things up by using brown sugar or maple syrup in combination with the white sugar!
- Make sure to give the pumpkin butter a stir every few minutes while it simmers, to keep the bottom from burning.
- You can use home-made pumpkin puree too, but canned tastes just as good for a lot less effort.
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