Homemade pumpkin butter made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, fresh ginger, lemon and sweetened naturally with honey. Great for simply spreading on toast, it also makes for the perfect accompaniment to many cheeses and crackers.
If you’re following along on Instagram, then you know this week is pumpkin week where I’m partnering with Libby’s to bring you 5 new pumpkin recipes just in time for Thanksgiving! One of the reasons I love cooking and baking with pumpkin SO much is that you can do so many different things with it. From sweet to savory, the pumpkin possibilities are truly endless making canned pumpkin a definite pantry staple I recommend keeping in your pantry year-round.
I’ve never made my own pumpkin butter before which is why I’m excited to share this simple and unique pumpkin butter recipe. It basically makes itself on your stove and fills your home with the delicious scent of fall as it simmers.
PUMPKIN PUREE – ABOUT LIBBY’S 100% PURE PUMPKIN
This pumpkin butter recipe uses an entire can of pumpkin puree. Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin is what I use in all of my pumpkin recipes –they’re the only ones I trust when it comes to pumpkin puree because they’ve been the leading producer of canned pumpkin for generations.
Their factory in Morton, IL is 100% landfill-free. They are able to achieve this by recycling pumpkin by-products and incinerating the remaining waste for energy recovery. Pumpkin waste, like rind and skin, finds new life as land-applied fertilizer—except for the seeds—those are sold for wild squirrel food.
It’s nice knowing that the process of harvesting a vegetable that can be used in so many different ways is also finding many different ways to ensure as little waste from that process as possible. I’m happy to see that the whole process is one that aims to be sustainable.
Ingredients for Homemade Pumpkin Butter
- Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin — this pumpkin butter recipe will use the entire can of pumpkin puree. I love using Libby’s in all of my pumpkin recipes because it’s 100% pumpkin!
- Apple Cider
- Honey – I like using honey to sweeten my recipes anytime I can because honey is just honey!
- Lemon Zest — lemon zest will add brightness to the flavor of this pumpkin butter. I think it complements the flavor of pumpkin so well.
- Fresh Ginger — fresh ginger adds a bit of zest to this pumpkin butter helping to balance out the lemon and pumpkin pie spice.
- Vanilla Extract
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can definitely substitute cinnamon
- Salt – you’ll just need a pinch of salt to help balance out the flavors in this pumpkin butter
equipment / utensils
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Butter
I’m sure you’ve seen lots of different store-bought pumpkin butters, but did you know it’s super easy to make your own pumpkin butter at home?!
Simply combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and let them simmer for about 20 minutes. Your home will fill with the delicious scent of pumpkin, warm pumpkin spice, zesty ginger and bright lemon. Once cooled, transfer to a glass container with a lid and store in the fridge for up to a month.
I think it would also make for a lovely gift or item to bring to a holiday get together.
How to Enjoy Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin butter pairs well with many different crackers and cheeses making it the perfect complement to your holiday charcuterie board. Simply spread it on a piece of toast (or pumpkin bread!) or get a little fancier by pairing it with goat cheese or brie on a crostini. Comment below if you have a favorite way of enjoying it!
Pumpkin Butter
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can LIBBY’S 100% Pure Pumpkin
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- n a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and whisk together until combined. Simmer uncovered over low heat until thickened (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat, let cool and store in the fridge for maximum freshness.
This recipe was created in partnership with Libby’s for Pumpkin Week 2021. I hope you love it!
More Pumpkin Recipes You’re Sure To Love
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Bread {GF & DF}
- White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte {DF}
- Pumpkin Ricotta Toast
- Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe
- Pumpkin Shaped Gnocchi
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