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Spiced Stovetop Pumpkin Butter

This spiced stovetop pumpkin butter spread brings the warm, cozy flavors of fall to breakfast, snacks, and dessert with a sweet pumpkin flavor and gentle spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Butter
  • 29 oz 29 oz can pumpkin puree Use 100% pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • 1 cup 1 cup apple juice You can substitute with apple cider for a deeper flavor.
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp ground ginger Adjust for milder or stronger ginger flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ground cloves Reduce the cloves for a gentler spice blend.
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar for extra richness.
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp cinnamon Add more if you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground nutmeg Freshly grated nutmeg is recommended for brighter aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the pumpkin puree, apple juice, sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large saucepan. Whisk until the mixture looks evenly combined.
Cooking
  1. Set the saucepan over high heat and whisk constantly as the mixture warms. Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat right away.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the pumpkin mixture for 30 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking.
Blending
  1. For a smooth texture, carefully blend the cooked mixture after it cools slightly. Skip this step for a more rustic texture.
Cooling and Storing
  1. Transfer the pumpkin butter to a clean airtight container and let it cool. Cover and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Let cool completely before storing. Use within one week for best quality. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.