Homemade Pumpkin Butter is the most delicious taste of fall!
Made with just 8 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this recipe is rich, creamy, flavorful, and perfect for spreading on your favorite breakfast breads or using in your favorite recipes.
Best of all, it makes a quick, easy and delicious homemade gift!
I clearly remember, back in the day, when the kids were all little and play dates were all new, wanting to be THE house where all the kids hung out.
Because I loved the idea of it, and I wanted it for my kids, and I figured if I was watching mine already….what difference would it make to add a few more?
And for a good year or two, I totally got my wish. Our house was the neighborhood hot spot; our basement, the ultimate kid hangout. And, for a while, I loved it.
But over time? Being the neighborhood hot spot takes its toll. And constantly having extra kids in your house gets a little old! There’s something nice about only being responsible for breaking up fights between your OWN children…and when it’s just the 4 of them, I never have to worry about running out of snacks.
But. At the same time, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sometimes miss the way things were. And one of the things I miss most? Having constant taste testers for all my new recipes! Sure, my kids can offer their feedback. And (when they’re in the mood) they do. But having extra kids around means having extra opinions. Which, when it comes to testing new recipes, is a must!
I’ve been wanting to make Homemade Pumpkin Butter for a while now. Not just because it makes the most delicious topping for my morning bagels, but because I love using it in recipes like this Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie! Once I started testing out recipes, though, I realized it would take me a while to get the PERFECT flavor and the perfect consistency.
Which meant lots of batches of pumpkin butter. And lots of opportunities for opinions. I must say…..my kids loved every. single. batch. Of course, I was a little more picky. But at the end of the day? I have a Homemade Pumpkin Butter recipe I’m absolutely IN LOVE with! It’s the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and the perfect spreading consistency.
Because even though we’ve all been eating it by the spoonful…we might also want the option of using it on toast or bagels or pancakes or waffles or pretty much anything else we can imagine. Right? Right.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients
- 29 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. Mixture will become more smooth as it is heated and stirred.
- *For a thicker consistency, continue heating and stirring over medium-low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
I could eat that whole jar! Just give me a spoon 🙂
My kids eat it straight from the jar!
I want to make some right now! This looks soo delicious! I am thinking I will make some to give for Christmas gifts too.
I love making homemade pumpkin butter. So perfect for so many things.
What a perfect butter for the season! I can’t wait to whip up a batch!
This looks delicious
How long will it stay fresh?
Thank You
I just made homemade pumpkin puree in my slow cooker this weekend! I am thinking that I just may have to use some of it to make this pumpkin butter. 😉
This looks delicious ????. Just wondering if it can be canned using water bath method and if so how long of a boiling time? Will freezing it change the consistency and taste?
Hi Janie, I’ve never made it using a water bath method but I would imagine it would work just fine. Freezing should not change the consistency or flavor.
Pumpkin can’t be canned unless cubed.. too dense. Freezing works well.
How do you do the canning part?
Boil the jars & lids?
Unfortunately, canning pumpkin butter is not recommended.
I bet it is/was a blast hanging out at your house with all the cooking going on! This looks really great! I’ve been meaning to try to make this, so glad to see your tested recipe!
I could eat this by the spoonful! YUM!
What a PERFECT pumpkin recipe! I’ve wanted to make pumpkin butter for a while now, too, and I cannot wait to make yours!
Love pumpkin butter as much as I do apple butter
Do you store in the fridge or at room temperature?
Have you ever made it with fresh pumpkin?
Would you do any other changes in the recipe.
I extra spices in breads, cakes & cookies.
Val
How do you store this? Fridge or room temp? How long will it keep? I would love to use them in holiday gift baskets.
I’m wondering this also!
How do you store this? Fridge or room temp? How long will it keep?
Store in the refrigerator. It will last 3 weeks or so!
Can I use fresh pumpkin? Do I have to make any changes to the recipe? Someone else had also asked this question.
I used pumpkin pie spice in Ming with a little cinumen to test and it worked out great. My custmers love it. And I got local hunny and that’s what I used to. Thanks so much
Can you can this?
Unfortunately, it’s not safe for canning because of its density and low acid content.
If you have 129 Oz pumpkin puree to start with, how do you only end up with 3 cups of pumpkin butter?
One 29 ounce can.
Can you make the pumpkin butter and then can it and if so do you water bath or pressure can
Canning is actually not recommended for pumpkin butter. Sorry!
I love your posts and recipes. So many awesome ones! However, I do have to mention your presentation of your product is a little disceiving. It appears that the Pumpkin Butter can be canned for gift giving. I know your recipe and instructions don’t mention that, but by putting it into a canning jar it is a little misleading. As you probably know, there isn’t any approved recipe for canning Pumpkin Butter.
Thanks again for all of your great recipes. 😀