Description
Discover the perfect fall spread with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter. Made with rich pumpkin puree and a blend of aromatic spices, this easy recipe creates a deliciously spiced butter ideal for topping toast, pancakes, or using in your favorite desserts. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker to handle the work, you’ll enjoy a warm, homemade treat all season long.
Ingredients
1 (29 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker: pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and darkened.
- Remove the lid for the last hour of cooking to allow the pumpkin butter to thicken further.
- Cool completely before transferring to airtight containers.
Notes
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree any lumps.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar according to taste.
To add a twist, incorporate a splash of vanilla extract during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Spread
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 32 servings (1 tablespoon per serving)
- Calories: 50 kcal per serving
