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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is a sweet, spiced autumn spread made from pumpkin puree and warm spices. It’s perfect for slathering on toast, mixing into oatmeal, or adding to baked goods for a cozy fall treat.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 (29 oz) can pumpkin puree (or about 3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree)
  • 1 cup apple juice or cider
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. In the slow cooker, combine the pumpkin puree, apple juice or cider, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and salt. Stir everything together until the mixture is well-combined. Your kitchen will start smelling like fall in no time!
  2. Cook the Pumpkin Butter: Once the ingredients are mixed, cover the slow cooker, leaving the lid slightly ajar. This allows steam to escape, which helps the pumpkin butter thicken. Cook the mixture on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally. By the time it’s done, the pumpkin butter should be thick, dark, and velvety, with a spreadable consistency.
  3. Cool and Store: After cooking, let the pumpkin butter cool to room temperature. Transfer it into airtight containers or mason jars, and store it in the fridge. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks, but if you want to enjoy it for longer, you can freeze it for up to three months.

Notes

  • Consistency: The key to great pumpkin butter is the right consistency. Be patient and let it cook down to the desired thickness. If it seems too thin after the suggested cooking time, continue cooking it with the lid fully off for another hour or two.
  • Adjust the Sweetness: If you like your pumpkin butter less sweet, feel free to cut down on the sugar. You can also experiment with different sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a natural twist.
  • Spice it Up: Don’t be afraid to play with the spices. Add more cinnamon or nutmeg if you prefer a stronger spice flavor, or swap out the allspice for something like cardamom for a unique spin.
  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Homemade Pumpkin Butter, Easy Pumpkin Spread, Fall Pumpkin Recipes