It is super easy to make your own Pumpkin Butter. If you are a fall fanatic like me, then, Pumpkin Butter, Cinnamon, and Spice are all things that show up in your house during this time of year. I have put a new spin on the traditional pumpkin butter by replacing the white sugar with Organic Agave Nectar & a little pure maple syrup. The agave makes it so rich, thick and creamy that no pectin is required at all. I think you’ll find this version better than any jar you will ever open….The best part is your house will smell just like fall as you make this sweet treat.
Ingredients:
1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup agave syrup or honey
1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
3/4 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice*
Pinch of salt
* You can make your own pumpkin pie type spice by combining 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg. You do not need to add cinnamon since it is already included above, however, if using this spice for another recipe, you would want to add 1 tsp ground cinnamon to the mix.
Instructions:
Combine the pumpkin, agave nectar, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat, mixing until well combined. Stirring constantly, cook for about 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the spices and salt, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, and transfer your pumpkin butter to a small bowl or jar. Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating. Pumpkin butter will keep for about 2 weeks in a covered air tight container in the refrigerator.
NOTE: Continuously stirring is really important in this recipe to keep your pumpkin butter from burning. If you have to walk away, add a few tablespoons of apple juice and turn down the stove heat to low, still continuing to stir as you can. (Add about 5-7 minutes additional cooking time if you do this.)
Makes about 2 cups ~ 32 Tablespoons
Nutritional information per 1 Tbsp serving:
Calories 26.6, Total Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.0 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Sodium 1.3 mg, Potassium 1.3 mg, Total Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Dietary Fiber 1.3 g, Sugars 5.1 g, Protein 0.5 g
Here is everything you need to make your own pumpkin butter. You should always use the best ingredients (organic pumpkin) when you can for optimal flavor. Ok, well, the REAL pumpkin is just for decoration, but, you could get inventive and make your own from scratch pumpkin puree by following this Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir continuously for 15 minutes ~ do not stop stirring or your pumpkin butter will burn.
Stirring….
Still stirring – it gets thicker and creamier as it cooks.
Add your spices and salt.
Tadah! After 20 minutes of continuous stirring & chatting on the phone with The Husband, it’s all done!
Transfer to a glass bowl or jar to cool.
Super thick, creamy and pumpkin-Y!!! This pumpkin butter is awesome straight off the spoon, on bread or in your favorite baked goods.
Once you make your own, you’ll never want to go back to the jarred stuff :) Enjoy!
I have so much to do and so little time. This recipe from the archives is one that has been on my mind lately and I definitely plan on making it as soon as we get back from THE GRAND CANYON ~ only 1 more day left – woohoo!!!
I will be back tomorrow for more Wordless Wednesday FUN and possibly a giveaway if I managed to get everything packed up and ready to go! 😀
BIGGEST LOSER TIME!!!!
Night all!
Alyson @ YNL Blog says
Perfect! Can’t wait to make this.. I think tomorrow sounds like the perfect time 🙂
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
Looks amazing Danica! I will have to try this asap!
Paije says
Looks awesome! I have never seen pumpkin pie spice sold anywhere around here before….guess I’ll have to make both 🙂 Haaaave fun packing!!
Lauren says
Great job on the homemade pumpkin butter. With such little ingredients, I never really thought about how easy it would be to make my own. I’ll have to try this.
Jen says
Yummmmm! I’ve never had pumpkin butter before, what would you use this on or in?
Jen
http://jenslosinit.blogspot.com/
DanicasDaily says
Hi Jen,
Pumpkin Butter is pretty awesome – you would use it like you would any “butter/spread, think apple butter” or Jelly/Jam. Some of the things I have used it for are:
* Pumpkin and Almond Butter Sandwiches!
* On top of oats or toast
* My favorite use ~ Homemade Pita chips with laughing cow & pumpkin butter
* Pancakes ~ http://danicasdaily.com/maple-pumpkin-butter-pancake-recipe/
* Pumpkin Oats ~ http://danicasdaily.com/pumpkin-butter-oats-recipe/
* As a “fat” substitute in baking recipes ~ Spice Cake, Pumpkin Muffins or bread
* Straight off the spoon 😀
The options are endless and I’d LOVE to hear how you try it. It’s cheap to make, you can freeze it, jar it and just use it all up.
Hopefully that helps a bit,
Danica
Lindy says
~This looks soooooooooo scrumptious, a friend is suppose to bring me a jar from TJ’s as a get well present . I know when I am back up and running I will have to make this on a cool crisp fall night~.Thanks for this recipe!!! Also have fun at the Grand Canyon!!! ~:)
janetha g. @ meals & moves says
this is so ironic, when i was browsing your recipes the other day (to find the ziti) i saw this recipe and clicked on it and bookmarked it! it is a sign, i need to make it. i have 2 jars of TJs pumpkin butter i need to get through first.
Susie Bee says
Looks pretty easy; never made anything like that before so will have to give it a try.
Have fun on your trip!
BroccoliHut says
Love this! I bet it’s so much cheaper than the storebought kinds.