Description
This Easy Maple Pumpkin Butter Recipe is a simple, delicious spread made from pumpkin purée sweetened with pure maple syrup and infused with warm fall spices. Perfect for breakfast toast, oatmeal, or yogurt, this smooth and glossy pumpkin butter is a wholesome, vegan-friendly condiment that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, pure maple syrup, apple juice or cider, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Simmer the Mixture: Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle cooking temperature.
- Cook Until Thickened: Allow the mixture to cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking thickens the pumpkin butter and creates a glossy texture. Monitor closely to prevent sticking or burning.
- Adjust Flavor and Cool: Taste the pumpkin butter and adjust the spices or sweetness if desired for your preferred flavor. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the spread cool slightly.
- Store and Serve: Transfer the cooled pumpkin butter to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate to allow it to thicken further. Use within two weeks for the best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Pumpkin butter thickens even more as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems a little thin while hot.
- Store the pumpkin butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- This spread is perfect on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or swirled into yogurt.
