Pumpkin Butter Recipe
This recipe for Pumpkin Butter is easy, perfectly spiced, and budget-friendly. Spread it on toast, pancakes, or your favorite fall snacks!
Servings: 24 servings, 2 Tbsp each (3 cups/24 ounces/6 mini 4 oz jars total)
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp brown sugar $0.24
- 1 29 oz can pumpkin purée* $2.74
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup $0.48
- ¼ cup apple juice** $0.06
- 1 tsp lemon juice $0.02
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice $0.38
- ¼ tsp cinnamon $0.02
- ⅛ tsp sea salt $0.01
- ½ tsp vanilla extract $0.32
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Simmer on low heat for 25 min, whisking often.
- The color will darken slightly as it simmers. Keep whisking to prevent burning.
- Once a smooth, thick texture is achieved with a deeper color, you’re done!
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Notes
*It may seem like using pumpkin pie filling in a can is an easy substitute, but they add water and additional ingredients that don’t yield the same texture.
**Apple cider is a delicious substitute!
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g