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Fresh homemade pumpkin butter is being scooped out of a jar with a spoon on a marble surface.
Brianna Hughes

Cozy Homemade Pumpkin Butter for Fall Mornings

This homemade pumpkin butter is simple, wholesome, and full of autumn flavor. Perfect for toast, oatmeal, or adding a cozy touch to your favorite fall recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Pumpkin Puree Canned or Fresh
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup` Pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice *add an 1/8 or make the 1/2 tsp "heaping"
  • 3/4 cup water or apple cider *canned puree needs more water than fresh. Slowly add.

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan

Method
 

  1. Mix everything together. In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and water or apple cider.
  2. Simmer gently. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pumpkin butter will thicken and develop a deep, rich color.
  3. Cool and store. Let the pumpkin butter cool completely before transferring it to a clean jar. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks or you may can or freeze this recipe for longer storage.