Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
With all the goodness of pumpkin pie, this Pumpkin Butter, made is the slow cooker, is perfect for Fall. The best part is that it is fabulously easy to make. This recipe will make 4 pints or 2 quarts of pumpkin butter.
Equipment
- Canning Jars
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans store-bought pumpkin puree or about 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Into the slow cooker, combine the pumpkin puree, apple cider, sugars and pumpkin spice.2 15 oz cans store-bought pumpkin puree, ½ cup apple cider, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- Set the Crockpot to LOW for 4.5 hours or HIGH for 2.5 hours.
- Use an immersion blender until the pumpkin butter has a silky smooth texture.
- Use a canning jar funnel to spoon the pumpkin butter into mason jars.
- Allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely before affixing the lid and refrigerating.
Notes
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe. What is pumpkin butter?
Pumpkin butter is a simple pumpkin puree that has been sweetened and spiced and cooked down until it becomes thick and creamy. What is pumpkin butter made of?
Pumpkin butter is made from real (pure) pumpkin puree with apple cider, white and light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider to make pumpkin butter?
Yes, apple juice can be substituted if you do not have apple cider when making pumpkin butter. What does pumpkin pie spice contain?
Pumpkin pie spice usually contains a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and ginger - warm spices that go really well with pumpkin desserts! What can I use if I don't have pumpkin pie spice?
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, add the following instead:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon each ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground allspice How long does pumpkin butter last?
Pumpkin butter will keep well for up to 1 month in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Is pumpkin butter the same as pumpkin puree?
No. Pumpkin puree is just pureed pumpkin. Pumpkin butter is pumpkin puree that's been mixed with sugar and spices to create a spread. Can I freeze pumpkin butter?
Yes. You can either freeze individual servings in ice trays or larger amounts in an airtight container for several months. ⭐ Tips
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe. What is pumpkin butter?
Pumpkin butter is a simple pumpkin puree that has been sweetened and spiced and cooked down until it becomes thick and creamy. What is pumpkin butter made of?
Pumpkin butter is made from real (pure) pumpkin puree with apple cider, white and light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider to make pumpkin butter?
Yes, apple juice can be substituted if you do not have apple cider when making pumpkin butter. What does pumpkin pie spice contain?
Pumpkin pie spice usually contains a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and ginger - warm spices that go really well with pumpkin desserts! What can I use if I don't have pumpkin pie spice?
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, add the following instead:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon each ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground allspice How long does pumpkin butter last?
Pumpkin butter will keep well for up to 1 month in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Is pumpkin butter the same as pumpkin puree?
No. Pumpkin puree is just pureed pumpkin. Pumpkin butter is pumpkin puree that's been mixed with sugar and spices to create a spread. Can I freeze pumpkin butter?
Yes. You can either freeze individual servings in ice trays or larger amounts in an airtight container for several months. ⭐ Tips
- Be sure to pick up the right can at the grocery store. This recipe calls for pure pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling. You can also make your own pumpkin puree.
- Allow the pumpkin butter to cool before ladling it into jars. It will be much easier to handle the jars!
- Replace half of the brown sugar with maple syrup for a pumpkin butter with a subtle maple flavor.
- Substitute apple juice for apple cider.
- You can taste the pumpkin butter and then add more spices to it as you like.