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Pumpkin Butter

November 11, 2019 by Debi Leave a Comment

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Homemade Pumpkin Butter is a great fall treat, and this one is silky smooth, creamy, rich, and with just the right spices.

It’s a great treat that’s simple to make with just a few ingredients. You can be enjoying your fresh homemade fall fruit spread in about 20 minutes.

a jar of pumpkin butter in front of some squash on a brown felt pad

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a dish of pumpkin butter with some shortbread cookies

What is pumpkin butter made of?

Pumpkin butter is pumpkin puree that has been cooked down and combined with a variety of goodies including sugar and spices.

There is no butter in most recipes. It’s the puree and the cooking that give it the creamy buttery texture.

a jar of pumpkin butter with a spoon in it

What can I do with pumpkin butter?

  • Smear it on your morning toast
  • Spoon it into your breakfast oatmeal
  • Layer it in between cake layers for a nice autumn treat
  • Make a parfait with yogurt and pumpkin butter, and top it with some fresh granola
  • Stir a spoonful into your morning coffee for an easy pumpkin spice latte
  • Spoon it into a quick bread batter for an easy pumpkin swirl loaf
  • Spoon it into puff pastry
  • I’ll also be sharing a quick and easy recipe for Pumpkin Butter Pie Bites soon
a small dish of pumpkin butter

Should I use canned or homemade pumpkin puree?

I love the convenience of canned pumpkin puree. And, honestly I think the quality and taste are great.

If you’re a fresh pumpkin puree fan, by all means, give that a go. I have made my own pumpkin puree in the past, but don’t really feel it warrants the extra work.

If you’d like to try it, here are some recipes to help you: oven roasted and made in the pressure cooker.

pumpkin butter in a jar in front of squashes

What is liquid pectin for?

Pectin is a naturally occurring starch that’s found in apples, berries, and other fruit. It helps give structure to the plant’s cells.

When heated together with sugar, it thickens, and is commonly used in jams, jellies, and preserves.

The use of liquid pectin in this pumpkin butter gives it that silky jelly-like mouth-feel. This is a lighter, not so thick pumpkin butter. One that you can enjoy on so many things because it won’t weigh you down.

fruit butter in a dish with shortbread cookies and some pumpkins in the background

Can I can (preserve) this?

I don’t recommend canning this fruit butter.

Pumpkins are low-acid foods, and while avoiding all the science-y details, the low levels of acid allow for too much risk of botulism.

In addition, since different squashes have different densities, there may not be enough heat penetration during the canning process to kill off any pathogens in the center of the jar — even in a pressure canning.

So, simply refrigerate or freeze your homemade fruit butter.

close up on fruit spread butter with cookies

Other fruit butters and fall preserves you’ll love

Instant Pot Apple Butter
This is a great easy to make recipe for 3-minute sugar free Instant Pot Apple Butter. It’s perfect for lunches or after school snacks, and it’s super delicious!
Check out this recipe
a big bowl of apple butter on the cookbook The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes with some apples and apple leaves around
Honey Lemon Marmalade
This delightful preserve is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to your breakfast toast or a delicious addition to your favorite baked goods.
Check out this recipe
two English muffin halves spread with jam and a spoon next to them with marmalade in the spoon.
Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Apple Butter
I like the simplicity of this apple butter, just a little sugar and some cinnamon for a perfectly spiced and sweetened apple butter.
Check out this recipe
Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Dried Apricot Jam
Make your own apricot jam from dried apricots for a delicious treat for your morning toast.
Check out this recipe

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Pumpkin Butter Recipe

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Pumpkin Butter

Debi
Homemade pumpkin butter is a real treat, and this one is silky smooth, creamy, rich, and with just the right spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 21 minutes mins
Total Time 26 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 ounces liquid pectin

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, pumpkin, water, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the pectin, raise the heat to medium-high, and boil for 1 minute.
  • Cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Makes about 3 cups. At 2 tablespoon serving size, that’s about 24 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2383IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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