Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter recipe delivers a rich and flavorful spread made from homemade pumpkin puree combined with brown and granulated sugars and warm pumpkin pie spice. Slow-cooked to perfection, this pumpkin butter is thick, sweet, and perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or stirring into yogurt. Making it in a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully while requiring minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups 1x
- Category: Spread/Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups pumpkin puree (preferably homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add 4 cups of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
- Initial Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours. After the first hour, stir once or twice to prevent the mixture from scorching on the sides or bottom.
- Reduce and Thicken: Remove the lid after 2 hours and continue cooking on high for an additional 2 to 3 hours. Stir frequently during this period to allow steam to escape and to ensure the pumpkin butter thickens evenly without burning.
- Cool and Store: Once the pumpkin butter has reached your desired thickness and consistency, transfer it carefully into sterilized jars. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use homemade pumpkin puree as it yields richer flavor and texture compared to canned.
- Stir frequently once the lid is removed to avoid burning and help the mixture thicken properly.
- This pumpkin butter can be refrigerated for up to one month.
- Freezing pumpkin butter is possible and can help extend its shelf life.
- If you want a healthier option, consider reducing sugar or using sugar substitutes, but keep in mind it may affect texture and preservation.
- Be cautious if water bath canning this recipe; it is not traditionally recommended due to sugar content and consistency.
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