Make this five ingredient maple pumpkin butter recipe! It's a simple way to elevate both sweet and savory dishes all fall long as a spread for toast, baked with brie, or used in your favorite bowl of morning oatmeal.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy maple pumpkin butter
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 3cups
Calories 225kcal
Author Bon Appeteach
Ingredients
1canPumpkin Puree not pumpkin pie filling
1/2cupMaple Syrupadjust to taste
1tspVanilla Extract
1/3cupApple Sauceunsweetened is recommended
1tbsp.Pumpkin Pie Spice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, add the can of pumpkin puree and applesauce over medium low heat.
Allow the pumpkin and apple mixture to reduce down slightly to remove excess water, about 5-7 minutes. Stir periodically to prevent scorching.
Add in the vanilla, maple syrup, and then the pumpkin pie spice.
Continue to cook the pumpkin butter another 5 minutes or so until it darkens slightly in color and the spices and maple syrup have been fully imcorporates.
Remove from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature before storing. This can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own using pantry spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. See more info above!