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Bowl of thick homemade pumpkin butter surrounded by canned pumpkin, apple juice, brown sugar, and fall spices on a wooden surface.

Pumpkin Butter

Thick, spiced pumpkin butter made with canned pumpkin, maple syrup, and warm fall spices — perfect for spreading on toast or gifting in jars.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup apple juice or apple cider
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine pumpkin purée, apple juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Let cool completely, then transfer to a clean jar or airtight container.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

**** This recipes makes 6, ¼ cup servings.****

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Fruit, Homemade Gift, No Bake, Spread
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