Easy Fall Recipe

Pumpkin butter brings me back to a time and place that evokes warmth and comfort. Fortunately, it’s easy to make, and you can have it any time of year. This smooth and creamy spread is perfect for breakfast toast, waffles, or pancakes!

Versatility of Pumpkin Butter

I’ve had pumpkin butter for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, my great-grandmother made it especially for me during the fall. Since my birthday is in October, I associated it with celebration. So basically, any time I have it, I feel like it’s a special occasion.

Not only do I enjoy pumpkin butter on toast first thing in the morning, it’s delicious mixed into hot cereals. Every time I taste it, it’s like an explosion of deliciousness, great memories, and comfort. It’s also a comforting snack in the afternoon or evening. My grandfather even had it on pound cake for dessert.

Pumpkin Butter Uses

There are so many different things you can do with pumpkin butter besides put it on toast. Here are some ways you can enjoy this delicious treat:

Spread it on pancakes or waffles for a delightfully different taste sensation. Add it to the batter when you make French toast. Or enjoy it on these delicious buttermilk biscuits from Southern Bite.

Put a dollop of pumpkin butter in your oatmeal. This obviously cranks your breakfast up several notches. So don’t be surprised when your kids beg for more.

Mix a little bit into your coffee or cocktail. Add it to milk and bananas to make a pumpkin smoothie. Or add a couple of tablespoons to your basic mug cake recipe.

Fill store-bought pastries with a spoonful of pumpkin butter and fold them over to make pumpkin tartlets. This is a surprisingly delicious treat that is even better if you sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top.

Spread some on flattened dough, roll it up, and slice the roll into 1-inch rounds. Next, place them in a baking pan and put them in the oven. After they’re done and cooled, you can add some icing. These will quickly become your favorite sweet rolls in the fall.

After you try all of these delicious pumpkin butter treats, try to come up with some of your own. This is an amazingly versatile ingredient that can make you look like a genius in the kitchen.

Ingredients

You don’t need many ingredients to make this pumpkin butter recipe. In addition, it’s super easy and something you can do in less than an hour.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Canned 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Maple syrup
• Apple sauce
• Vanilla extract

If you want it extra sweet, you can also add some brown sugar.

Directions

In a medium-size saucepan, mix all of the ingredients. If you want to thin it out a bit, you may add a tablespoon of apple juice or water. I used water, but you can certainly use either. Cook this over medium heat until it begins to bubble, stirring often.

Once the bubbling begins, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir every couple of minutes to make sure it doesn’t stick to the pan.

Finally, remove from the heat and allow it to cool before you transfer it to jars. Since this is so easy to make, I typically prepare a small batch so it will always taste fresh.

Great for Gifts

If you enjoy giving homemade gifts to family and friends, make them some pumpkin butter. You can prepare your Mason jars for canning. Then follow the steps you normally would before putting the pumpkin butter in them.

Finally, add a pretty bow to each jar and put it in a basket filled with other treats you know the person would enjoy. This gift will make both you and the recipient happy during any special occasion. After all, you’ll get a lot of compliments for something that is so easy to make.

More Pumpkin Recipes

If you like pumpkin as much as we do, you’ll want to try one or more of these delicious but easy recipes.

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler – This dessert recipe is always a big hit at a potluck, family dinner, or get-together with friends!

Pumpkin Cake – All you need are 3 ingredients to make this delicious cake! It’s perfect for those times when you crave the comforting fall flavor of pumpkin, but you don’t have much time.

Mini Pumpkin Pies – Your family will appreciate having their own little pumpkin pie. Load it up with whipped cream. Each bit is packed with the creaminess of the pumpkin filling inside the nutty crust!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – I love having 2 of my favorite flavors in a single cookie! It’s almost impossible to stop at just one … or two. This treat is the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee or glass of milk.

Deliciously Easy and Convenient Spread

Make enough pumpkin butter for your family and to give as gifts. Keep a jar of pumpkin butter in the fridge for any time you’re in the mood for something sweet and extra delicious.

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