Silky Smooth Homemade Pumpkin Butter

🗝️ Recipe's key points

• Warm spices and sweet caramel flavors make this easy pumpkin butter recipe great for both sweet and savory dishes. You can use it on pancakes or with roasted meats.
• Ready in under 30 minutes with pantry staples - no fancy techniques required.
• This homemade pumpkin butter tastes even better after chilling, and stores beautifully for weeks (if it lasts that long!).

With its rich spiced flavor, easy preparation, and endless uses, this spiced pumpkin butter is the ultimate fall staple. Perfect for elevating everything from breakfast to desserts!

🛒 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients for spiced pumpkin butter. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

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• Pumpkin purée – The key ingredient to this pumpkin spread, creating a silky thick base. You can use store-bought pumpkin purée or make your own from scratch by mashing cooked pumpkin.
• Light brown sugar – Adds a warm, caramel-like sweetness while enhancing the butter's depth and smooth, velvety texture.
• Fresh lemon – Fresh lemon juice adds a bright tang to the pumpkin butter's rich, spiced flavor. It helps balance the sweetness and keeps its vibrant color.
• Pumpkin pie spice – Pumpkin pie spice gives a warm, rich flavor to homemade pumpkin butter. It mixes the sweetness of cinnamon with the zing of ginger and the earthy taste of nutmeg for a perfect autumn treat.
• Vanilla extract – Deepens the pumpkin’s natural richness, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.
• Kosher salt – Enhances all of the ingredients.

🗒 Instructions

This is an overview of the pumpkin butter recipe instructions. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

🥫 Storage

Let your freshly made spiced pumpkin butter cool at room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Pour pumpkin butter into ice cube trays. Once frozen, move the cubes to a freezer-safe bag. This method helps you store the butter and makes it easy to thaw just the right amount later.

If you like your pumpkin butter warm, heat it gently on low in a saucepan. You can also use a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the butter in 15-30 second intervals. Stir between each interval until it is warmed through.

📚 Variations

• Make your own pumpkin puree by roasting pumpkins and blending them until smooth. Make sure to strain any excess liquid for a thick butter consistency.
• If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own. Just mix 3 tablespoons of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ginger, 2 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of allspice, and 1 teaspoon of cloves.
• Add orange or lemon zest to this pumpkin butter for some citrusy brightness.
• Make a boozy adult version of this pumpkin butter by stirring in 1 tablespoon of bourbon or rum after cooking.
• To make the butter a bit thicker, simmer the mixture for 5 more minutes. Be careful not to let it stick to the saucepan and burn.
• Make this creamy spiced pumpkin butter with maple syrup, honey, monk fruit or stevia instead of light brown sugar.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

• Make a double or triple batch of this pumpkin butter and gift it in cute glass jars to your friends and family.
• Make sure that you use 100% canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. These are two different canned products and pumpkin pie filling will affect the flavor and texture of this pumpkin butter.
• You can reduce the sugar in this recipe if you prefer. I suggest only reducing it by 1-2 tablespoons. You can then adjust to taste after simmering.
• Toast the pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan for about 30 seconds. Use medium heat before adding the purée to boost the flavors.
• Sometimes I like to add fresh lemon juice after cooking the pumpkin butter. This helps keep its bright flavor because heat can dull acidity.
• Don't forget to stir the pumpkin butter. This is especially important towards the end when it thickens. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to stop it from sticking.
• You can tell when your pumpkin butter is done by dragging a spoon through the butter. If it holds a path briefly before filling in, it’s thick enough. Keep in mind that this pumpkin butter will thicken as it cools.

📗 Related Recipes

Get pumpkin-crazy with this delicious line-up of easy fall pumpkin recipes:

• Mini Pumpkin Pies - Bite-sized flaky pastry shells filled with spiced pumpkin custard, topped with whipped cream or caramel. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
• No-Bake Pumpkin Pie - A gingersnap crust gives a spicy crunch to creamy pumpkin filling. No oven is needed for this easy, flavorful dessert.
• Pumpkin Dip - Creamy, spiced pumpkin and cream cheese dip pairs perfectly with fruit or cookies for a quick fall treat.

🍽 What to serve with Pumpkin Butter

Spread your pumpkin butter on toasted bread. You can use it on:

• Cinnamon Breakfast Bread
• Fluffy Banana Pumpkin Pancakes
• Homemade Bagels With Cinnamon Dried Fruits And Nuts
• Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins

For some delicious pairings beyond toast, swirl this spiced pumpkin butter into yogurt, oatmeal, or vanilla ice cream. Use it as a glaze for roasted meats, or mix it into cheesecake batter or frosting. It's also great as a filling for Breakfast Cinnamon Rolls!

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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

• Medium-sized saucepan with lid – For simmering the mixture. The slightly vented lid traps heat while allowing steam to escape.
• Dry measuring cups – Precisely portion the pumpkin purée and sugar for balanced sweetness.
• Measuring spoons – Ensure accurate spice quantities. Too much can be overpowering.
• Mixing spoon or spatula – A heat-resistant silicone spatula scrapes the sides clean while stirring to prevent scorching.
• Small glass jars – Sterilized jars with airtight seals keep the butter fresh for storage or gifting.

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

I hope this is inspiring you to grab your casseroula (saucepan) and perfume your kitchen with pumpkin pie spice. If fall had a flavor, this burro di zucca (pumpkin butter) would be it. You can spread it on a warm English muffin, mix it into your oatmeal, or lick the cucchiaio (spoon) when no one is watching. This homemade pumpkin butter is cozy comfort in un vaso (a jar).

It's the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary mattina (morning) into a moment of fall magic. And hey, if you splash in a little bourbon or a twist of citrus? Even better.

I love making a few jars ahead to share with friends—or keep stashed in the fridge for when the craving strikes. It's simple, warm, and incredibly satisfying. So go ahead, amici, grab a bagel or slice of toast, and let this burro di zucca steal the show. And as always...cooking with an Italian accent means cooking with amore.

Buon appetito e tante coccole d'autunno! 🍁

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