Remember that homemade pumpkin puree I posted last week? Well here is another amazing dish you can make with that puree. Homemade pumpkin butter. It’s sweet, full of autumn spices and utterly delicious! I enjoy eating it on fresh muffins, scones, bagels….ok, pretty much anything bread like. It’s also equally delicious eaten by the spoonful. Don’t judge me. I know I’m not the only one.
Homemade Pumpkin Butter:
1/2 pint of homemade pumpkin puree (you can easily use one 14oz. can of store bought puree also)
1 cup apple cider
3 whole star anise
6 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (fresh ground)
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Add all ingredients into a pot and cook on medium heat until thickened and fruit butter consistency. You want it to be spreadable but not runny. Let the butter cool and take out the whole stare anise and whole cloves.
Store in a glass canning jar in the fridge. Will keep in the fridge for a week.
Looks so fabulous! I love your little tiny wooden spoon-so cute! Where did you find that?
Thank you! My friend bought it for me from Pampered Chef. I think it’s called a bamboo condiment spoon. I love it too
I love that tiny spoon, too! Tiny things are surprisingly useful in the kitchen – my tiny whisk and tiny spatula are amongst my most used utensils. Love the intense colour of this and all the spices in it – definitely one to eat by the spoonful
Drooool. Amazing. I would make cookies out of this. And then eat them all!
I need this in my life! So scrumptious. I’d be smearing it on everything too!
wow this looks awesome
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Looks delicious and no judging here….I sometimes eat cakes right out of the pan!!!
Mmmm, pumpkin butter sounds fabulous – a nice change on scones, bread etc.
I’d eat it by the bowl full. So I’m not judging anyone!
This butter spread on a warm slice of bread would make my day I can tell you! yum, yum!
Oh, I’m going to make this! So simple and I love those spicy flavors. Be perfect on an English muffin in the morning. It’d be hard to keep your spoon out of it in the fridge!
I never have even thought about doing this before, but it sounds beyond delicious. I am definitely trying this out. Thanks for sharing!
xo
You are indeed not the only one to eat it by the spoonful! I’ve been know to eat straight from the jar many times
I would spread this on like everything!
Mmm, homemade pumpkin butter is amazing! I like to eat it on top of my oatmeal…and it’s also delicious added to muffin or cake batter!
Yum, look at that! I’d love to try it.
this looks SO good!
I wish I had some of this right now on a bagel for breakfast!!
Oh my…this looks insanely good. No wonder it’s being eaten by the spoonful (no judging here!!!) Such a perfect fall treat.
mmm, that sounds wonderful
Mmmm.. I am a sucker for anything and everything that is made with pumpkin!!
What a great idea!! Looks and sounds absolutely delish.
Oh, that looks so delicious! Would love a stir of that into a bowl of oatmeal.
What a great idea and I can think of a few uses for it, like a little in my oatmeal or mixed with cream cheese for a dip for gingersnap cookies
Love it!
I’ve been contemplating some pumpkin butter, and now I think I’m convinced. This looks amazing!! I would probably eat the whole thing with a spoon, though.
I definitely need to give this a try – especially given my sandwich this week.
This sounds fantastic! Love the addition of star anise. I am massively addicted to it. Fall makes me want to cook with it constantly. I’m bookmarking this for next week. Thanks for a super inspirational post!
Heather
When I made pumpkin butter last, I basically devoured the entire batch singlehandedly. In one sitting. With a spoon. I think I need to revisit that sentiment.
I have my pumpkins sitting on my counter just waiting for the weekend where I can get a chance to whip them into puree…see, you’ve inspired me!
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i’ve been meaning to make pumpkin butter, but the pumpkin keeps getting stuck in other dishes
i should reorganize my priorities!
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Your home made pumpkin butter looks divine & well flavoured too!
Yum!
spices, glorious spices! this must smell amazing throughout the entire process, including when it’s on its way to one’s mouth. lovely!
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I adore butters – and have not had pumpkin butter for years and year – thank you for the reminder. I cannot wait to try it and it looks great – so do the recipes you used it in.
V
Oooh nice recipe. Something for the christmas table maybe? Thanks for an inspiring blog!
Inspired to make pumpkin butter this weekend. Perfect on toast and paired with a cup of Pumpkin tea!