Description

This homemade spiced pumpkin butter is a rich, smooth spread bursting with warm autumn flavors. Made from pure pumpkin puree, maple syrup, fragrant spices, and a touch of vegan butter, it’s perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal, or adding to your favorite desserts. The slow simmering process enhances the pumpkin’s natural sweetness and creates a thick, luscious texture without any artificial additives.

Ingredients

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Spiced Pumpkin Butter Ingredients

425 g canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
50 g light brown sugar
60 ml apple juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ vanilla pod, sliced in half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
1 tablespoon salted vegan butter (block-style), cold

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients except the vegan butter into a heavy-based saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined to start the cooking process.
Simmer and Stir: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture cook for 30 minutes. Stir every few minutes with a spatula to prevent sticking and burning on the bottom of the pan. The mixture will thicken and darken in color as it cooks.
Remove Vanilla and Add Butter: After cooking, remove the pan from heat and carefully fish out the vanilla pod using your spatula. Whisk in the cold vegan butter until fully incorporated, adding richness and a smooth finish to the pumpkin butter.
Cool and Store: Allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely before transferring it to a sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, ready to enjoy as a delicious spread or flavor enhancer.

Notes

Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added spices and sugars that can alter the flavor balance.
If you don’t have a vanilla pod, substitute with ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract added after cooking.
Stirring frequently during cooking is important to prevent the pumpkin mixture from sticking and burning, ensuring an even texture and flavor.