Homemade Pumpkin Butter

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Pumpkin Butter.

1. Step 1

   Begin by assembling all your ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.

2. Step 2

   In a sturdy, deep saucepan, blend together pumpkin puree, white sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, freshly grated nutmeg, ground cloves, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar.

3. Step 3

   Whisk the mixture until it achieves a smooth consistency.

4. Step 4

   Set the saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the concoction reaches a gentle simmer.

5. Step 5

   Once bubbling, lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring now and then, until the mixture thickens and reduces by half, which should take around 45 to 60 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Exercise caution, as the mixture will be quite hot; using an oven mitt and a splatter guard can help protect your kitchen.

7. Step 7

   After the reduction, take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Incorporate the cold unsalted butter, whisking until it melts and blends seamlessly into the mixture.

9. Step 9

   Allow the pumpkin butter to cool to room temperature, which will take roughly 1.

10. Step 10

    5 hours.

11. Step 11

    Once cooled, transfer the pumpkin butter into an airtight container and refrigerate it until fully chilled and the flavors meld beautifully, ideally for 8 hours or overnight.

12. Step 12

    Store it in the refrigerator, and enjoy the delightful taste of fall in every spoonful.