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7 Ingredient Pumpkin Butter

3.25
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20 minutes
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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 09/30/2015

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Rich, velvety and smooth… this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall!  Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

It’s apple butter’s super flavorful cousin… pumpkin butter!  This spread comes together in 20 minutes and uses only 7 common ingredients… slather it on some rolls, bake with it, eat it with a spoon or give it as a great hostess gift this holiday season!

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

If you’ve never had pumpkin butter before, you’re in for a real treat!  It’s SO flavorful… like a spoonful of Fall flavors!  There’s actually no butter in it at all… it just a has a nice spreadable consistency, very similar to apple butter.  

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

This pumpkin butter is so good you can basically eat it with a spoon!  In fact, some of it in those bowls might have been eaten in that exact manner 😉

I don’t have any step by step photos for this recipe because there’s honestly just one “step”.  Add the ingredients to a pan, heat to a simmer, and simmer, stirring often for 20 minutes.  Done.  Take a spoonful to taste.  Repeat many times!

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

I think this pumpkin butter tastes like a spreadable version of pumpkin pie!  It’s been Fall for about a week or so here, and I’ve already made this 4 times.  Yes, 4!  It’s safe to say I’m hooked.

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

Remember those less than 1 hour dinner rolls I posted the other day?  Those rolls and this pumpkin butter are a perfect match.  A match made in Fall heaven!

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Easy 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter | The Chunky Chef | Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

7 Ingredient Pumpkin Butter

3.25 from 4 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
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Rich, velvety and smooth... this pumpkin butter is easy to make and has all the great flavors of Fall! Great as a spread, in baking, or as a gift!

Ingredients

  • 1 oz can canned pumpkin 15, NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed, two thirds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil over MED heat, then reduce to LOW. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes, until thickened and slightly darker in color.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Chef Tips

** Recipe slightly adapted from Nestle's Very Best Baking

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Jennifer A Stewart says

    Posted on 10/9 at 10:43 am

    I love some pumpkin butter and this recipe is so easy even I can do it! I want to slather it not only on biscuits like in your picture, but I’m thinking of a grilled cheese!! Thanks for sharing with Saucy Saturdays!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/12 at 3:51 pm

      Ooooooh it would be awesome on some grilled cheese!! 😀

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    Posted on 10/6 at 1:24 am

    I’m thinking corn bread…would be a wonderful combination with corn muffins. Who needs butter?!

    Thank you for bringing this essence of the season to FF.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/7 at 1:56 pm

      Ohhhh that would be delicious!! 😀

      Reply
  3. Becky says

    Posted on 10/5 at 3:30 pm

    This looks heavenly, Amanda. I need to try this one for sure!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/7 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks so much Becky!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    Posted on 10/5 at 8:35 am

    This looks ridiculous! I’ve never even thought to make Pumpkin butter before!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/7 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you Jessica!! It’s definitely ridiculously good 😀

      Reply
  5. FoodPinup says

    Posted on 10/5 at 3:16 am

    I really never had try this pumpkin butter before, I am in for this treat! Thanks for your recipe idea.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/7 at 2:11 pm

      I hope you love it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. The Hungry Mum says

    Posted on 10/4 at 9:16 pm

    Have never heard of pumpkin butter – in Australia we use pumpkin in savoury dishes – but this looks amazing! Yummed it 😉

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/4 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks so much!! Here in the states it’s used in both savory and sweet, but usually more sweet 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says

    Posted on 10/4 at 4:22 pm

    Well I’m not a huge fan of canned pumpkin, but you might have persuaded me with this recipe!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/4 at 10:15 pm

      I think this would work well with fresh pumpkin puree if you like that better 🙂

      Reply
  8. Quinn Caudill says

    Posted on 10/2 at 4:57 pm

    Oh those warm rolls and pumpkin butter would taste great tonight after I get home from freezing my Arse off at a soccer game. :)) Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday link party.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks so much Quinn!! 🙂 Oh man, you were outside in that mess tonight? That sucks!

      Reply
  9. Sarah says

    Posted on 10/2 at 12:19 pm

    What time should I come over to pick up my jar 😉 Looks soooooo good!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:35 pm

      Haha I’ll have one ready for you tomorrow morning 😉

      Reply
  10. Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

    Posted on 10/2 at 7:50 am

    YES!! I <3 pumpkin butter but I've never thought about making it myself before! I never realized how easy it was, this is happening at my house THIS week! Pinned 😉

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:29 pm

      Ahhh I hope you absolutely LOVE it Stephanie! 😀

      Reply
  11. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    Posted on 9/30 at 11:44 pm

    I love apple and pear butter and pumpkin butter is such a great alternative for Autumn! This sounds easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you Kimberly!! 😀

      Reply
  12. Lora @cakeduchess says

    Posted on 9/30 at 8:53 pm

    I am so ready to try a spoonful of this pumpkin butter! Spreadable pumpkin pie…oh, yes! I’m imagining it spread on a warm slice of pumpkin bread with a hot cup of coffee!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:17 pm

      Oooooh Lora, it would be so delicious with pumpkin bread and of course, some coffee 😀

      Reply
  13. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    Posted on 9/30 at 8:42 pm

    Goodness gracious does that look GOOOOOD! I love me some pumpkin butter!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks so much Trish!! 😀

      Reply
  14. Joanie @ Zagleft says

    Posted on 9/30 at 6:57 pm

    Wow, this does look addicting and I love that it’s so easy to make. Pinning to try!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks so much Joanie! I hope you love it 🙂

      Reply
  15. Julie is Hostess At Heart says

    Posted on 9/30 at 6:16 pm

    Just give me the pumpkin butter and those rolls lady and no one gets hurt! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:15 pm

      Lol *hands you rolls and pumpkin butter* 😉

      Reply
  16. Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says

    Posted on 9/30 at 10:26 am

    I love how easy this recipe is — perfect for Fall! Great idea 😉

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/2 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks Sheila!! 🙂

      Reply

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