Description
This Spiced Pumpkin Butter is a luscious and aromatic spread made from fresh pumpkin puree and warm spices. Sweetened with brown sugar and brightened with lemon juice, this homemade butter simmers to a thick, velvety texture perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal, or dolloping onto pancakes. Infused with classic fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this versatile pumpkin butter captures the essence of the season in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree (or canned)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin and sugar: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree and brown sugar. Stir well to blend the ingredients and cook until the mixture is bubbly.
- Add spices and lemon juice: Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, lemon juice, and salt. Continue stirring for about two minutes, allowing the spices to release their fragrant aroma.
- Simmer until thickened: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and encourage thickening to a smooth butter consistency.
- Cool and store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely. Transfer into sterilized jars or containers for storage and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree if fresh pumpkin is not available for convenience.
- Store the pumpkin butter in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This pumpkin butter is excellent spread on toast, muffins, or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to taste.
- Ensure to stir frequently towards the end of simmering to avoid burning the butter at the bottom of the pan.
