Creamy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter recipe is a rich, spiced spread made by slowly cooking pumpkin puree with sugar and aromatic spices until thick and deliciously spreadable. Perfect for elevating toast, muffins, or pancakes with warm autumn flavors, this easy-to-make pumpkin butter requires minimal effort and imparts deep, comforting taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt until well combined.
- Cook Slowly: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the mixture uncovered for 6 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Check Consistency: After 6 hours, check the pumpkin butter’s thickness. Continue cooking until it becomes thick, dark, and spreadable, resembling jam or thick syrup.
- Cool and Store: Once thickened, remove the pumpkin butter from heat and let it cool completely. Transfer to sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh canned pumpkin puree for consistent texture and flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet spread.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent burning or sticking to the slow cooker.
- Perfect as a spread for toast, pancakes, waffles, and muffins.
- Can be made in advance and refrigerated to develop deeper flavor.
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