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    Easy Pumpkin Butter Recipe

    Published: Sep 11, 2019 · Modified: Aug 31, 2020 by Anna 26 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Pumpkin Butter Recipe (Trader Joe's copycat) is a quick and delicious homemade spread with spices, apple cider, and orange! Make it in two steps and enjoy it all season long!

    Close up shot of pumpkin butter on butter knife taken from glass jar.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make Pumpkin Butter?
    • Uses for pumpkin butter:
    • Recipe FAQs:
    • More easy pumpkin recipes:
    • Easy Pumpkin Butter

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Get ready to be OBSESSED! Today, I will show you how to make a super quick and easy (oh, so easy!) homemade pumpkin butter with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. If you ever tried Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter, this one has the same flavors but is much better because you make it easily in your own kitchen.

    Make a batch and enjoy on a toasted bagel in the morning, add to your smoothie or latte, mix with cream cheese for a deliciously creamy spread or dip or just spread on crackers.

    This Easy Pumpkin Butter is absolutely out-of-this-world delicious! It is perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice, cloves and orange! Yes, the orange zest and juice give the butter a hint of citrus that goes so well with the spices. You have to try it! If you make a batch of this delicious Easy Pumpkin Butter, I promise, you will enjoy it and make it all season long!

    Ingredients:

    • 100% pumpkin puree: not pie filling;
    • dark brown sugar: adds a rich flavor to the butter; you can use light brown sugar with molasses;
    • pumpkin pie spice: a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves;
    • ground cloves: optional but recommended, cloves pair so well with citrus in this butter;
    • orange: zested and juiced;
    • apple cider: make sure you are not using vinegar; apple juice works too.
    Overhead shot of cast iron saucepan with pumpkin puree, spices and brown sugar.

    How to make Pumpkin Butter?

    • Start by adding all of the ingredients to a saucepan.
    • Whisk and simmer for a few minutes. Cool, then taste. Add more sugar if you like.
    • Pour the butter into jars and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Uses for pumpkin butter:

    Whether you have a jar of homemade pumpkin butter or the store-bought kind, there are many ways to enjoy it this season. Here are just a few ideas of using pumpkin butter:

    • spread on toasted bagel or bread for a delicious fall breakfast
    • add a tablespoon or two to yogurt or parfait
    • make a smoothie by adding pumpkin butter, milk and banana to your blender and blending till smooth.
    • add a tablespoon or two to your latte for a delicious fall drink!
    • spread a layer of this pumpkin butter on top of vanilla cheesecake or bars.
    • mix with cream cheese for a delicious dip!
    • whisk with brown sugar and half and half and cook until it has a caramel consistency.
    • add to your morning oatmeal and garnish with chopped pecans
    • spread on pancakes or crepes.
    Overhead shot of pumpkin butter in glass jar.

    Recipe FAQs:

    Can I use fresh pumpkin to make this butter?

    Yes! Fresh or canned pumpkin works in this recipe. If your homemade pumpkin puree has a lot of liquid, simmer it first to evaporate excess liquid.

    Can this butter be canned?

    I do not have experience with canning so I can't guarantee results.

    How long does it last?

    Pumpkin butter can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Store it in a jar with a lid.

    Can I freeze it?

    Yes! Pumpkin butter can be placed in a freezer-safe container or bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

    Side shot of pumpkin butter in glass jar.

    More easy pumpkin recipes:

    • Pumpkin Syrup
    • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
    • Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Recipe

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Pumpkin butter in glass jar.

    Easy Pumpkin Butter

    Author: Anna
    Quick and delicious homemade pumpkin butter with spices, apple cider and orange! Make in two steps and enjoy all season long!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 34 tablespoon servings
    Calories 19 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 15 oz. 100% pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
    • 1 orange
    • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
    • ½ cup apple cider juice works too
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions
     

    • Zest and juice the orange.
    • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
    • Simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, whisking often. Cool.
    • Use right away or pour into jars and store in a fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    • Make sure you are not using pumpkin pie filling. The label should read "100% pumpkin puree".
    • Dark brown sugar will add rich, deeper flavor to the butter. However, light brown sugar works too. You can add 1 tablespoon of molasses if using light brown sugar.
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1950IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. John Paiva says

      December 20, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      Canning pumpkin butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is NOT recommended.
      Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or winter squash. In 1989, the USDA's Extension Service first published the Complete Guide to Home Canning that remains the basis of Extension recommendations today, found in the December 2009 revision. The only directions for canning pumpkin and winter squash are for cubed flesh. In fact, the directions for preparing the product include the statement, "Caution: Do not mash or puree."

      Reply
    2. Margaret McLane says

      November 20, 2021 at 10:13 am

      Can this be made with baked pumpkin?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 20, 2021 at 10:22 pm

        Hi Margaret! By baked pumpkin, do you mean homemade pumpkin puree? If so, then yes, that will work.

        Reply
    3. Rebecca Ellington says

      November 15, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      Can pumpkin butter be canned?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 16, 2019 at 10:02 pm

        Hi Rebecca! I never tried canning it so I can't say. So sorry!

        Reply
    4. Nancy Jalowitz says

      October 16, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Can lite brown sugar work?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 16, 2019 at 10:38 pm

        Yes, you can use light brown sugar.

        Reply
    5. Krista says

      October 01, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      I could eat this by the spoonful! Love how easy it is to make too!

      Reply
    6. eat good 4 life says

      September 29, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      So easy and it looks decadent!

      Reply
    7. Demeter says

      September 29, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this is to make! The perfect fall spread for toast, muffins, pancakes, and more!

      Reply
    8. Sabrina says

      September 29, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I'm going to be using this all Fall long!

      Reply
    9. Judy Lockwood says

      September 29, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Can this be made with Splenda brown sugar to make it sugar free?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 29, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Hi Judy! I did not test it with the Splenda brown sugar but I think it should work. Let me know if you try it! Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Jamielyn says

      September 29, 2018 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      YUM, this looks incredible! Need to make ASAP!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 29, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    11. Catalina says

      September 29, 2018 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea to use apple cider and oranges! I need to try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        I hope you love it, Catalina!

        Reply
    12. Carrie R says

      September 29, 2018 at 7:52 am

      I just love pumpkin butter! Once the jar I have in my fridge is gone, I think I will be trying your homemade version. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Michael says

      September 28, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious fall recipe idea! I'm sure this would be tasty on soooooo many things!! Yum!!!

      xo Michael

      Reply
    14. Dorothy says

      September 28, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      We all love apple butter at my house. I will blow their minds with pumpkin butter!

      Reply
    15. Courtney says

      September 28, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      This pumpkin butter is the best part of fall - love the rich and delicious flavor!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 29, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        Thanks, Courtney!

        Reply
    16. Connie says

      September 28, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      I'd enjoy this on toast or even on a muffin. Love the pictures!

      Reply
    17. Cheryl Sousan says

      September 28, 2018 at 11:15 am

      I love to make homemade pumpkin butter......I also love to eat it on Ritz crackers - tastes like eating pumpkin pie!!

      Reply
    18. averie says

      September 26, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      This looks so good! I want to put it on everything!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        September 29, 2018 at 6:02 pm

        Me too! I have it on a toast every morning. 😀

        Reply

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