Description
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter recipe transforms simple pumpkin puree and warm spices into a luscious, thick spread perfect for toast, muffins, or swirls in your oatmeal. With minimal hands-on time, the slow cooker gently melds the flavors over several hours creating a rich, aromatic, and naturally sweet spread without any added preservatives.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (29 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and allspice into the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Let it cook for 5 to 6 hours, stirring the mixture occasionally to prevent sticking and to promote even cooking. The pumpkin butter will thicken and darken in color as it cooks.
- Thicken Further: During the last hour of cooking, remove the slow cooker lid to allow moisture to evaporate and the pumpkin butter to thicken even more.
- Cool and Store: Once cooked and thickened, remove from heat and allow the pumpkin butter to cool completely. Transfer the cooled pumpkin butter into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the mixture from burning at the edges.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of granulated and brown sugar according to your preference.
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree—avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added spices and sweeteners.
- For a chunkier texture, slightly reduce the cooking time or avoid stirring too vigorously.
- Store in clean, airtight containers to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
