Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Made with seven simple ingredients, this thick, creamy, sweet Homemade Pumpkin Butter takes only 30 minutes to make and is delicious spread on morning toast or for using in your favorite fall baking recipe.
We love everything fall like these frosted pumpkin cookies, pumpkin fudge, and these soft & chewy pumpkin snickerdoodles.
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Pumpkin butter makes. a lovely fall homemade gift or enjoy it in the morning on biscuits or toast. Blend it with cream cheese as a dip for an easy treat. However you enjoy it, making it homemade is easy and much more budget-friendly than the pumpkin butter you’ll find in the store!
Ingredients
- 15 oz can Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3⁄4 cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
How to Make Pumpkin Butter From Scratch
STEP ONE – In a medium sauce pan of medium high heat, place all of the ingredients and stir to combine.
STEP TWO – Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat.
STEP THREE – Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
STEP FOUR – Place is mason jars and store in the refrigerator.
Handy tip
You need pumpkin puree in this recipe and NOT pumpkin pie filling. Double-check the can before starting the recipe.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Store cooled pumpkin butter in mason jars or plastic storage containers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Place leftover pumpkin butter in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw completely before serving.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups
Description
Made with seven simple ingredients, this thick, creamy, sweet Homemade Pumpkin Butter takes only 30 minutes to make and is delicious spread on morning toast or for using in your favorite fall baking recipe.
Ingredients
15 oz can Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan of medium high heat, place all of the ingredients and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat.
- Allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
- Place is mason jars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storage Instructions: Store cooled pumpkin butter in mason jars or plastic storage containers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Freezing Instructions: Place leftover pumpkin butter in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
