Spiced pumpkin butter is a thick, spreadable preserve made from puréed pumpkin that's typically cooked down with sweeteners and baking spices to create a smooth, richly flavored spread. This version, inspired by a similar recipes found online, is made with a familiar mixture and has both a velvety texture and a sweet, spiced taste that perfectly captures the essence of autumn.
Yield: 4 Cups
Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, and kosher salt to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Bring pumpkin purée mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Cook while stirring frequently for 20–25 minutes until the pumpkin purée mixture has thickened slightly but can still be spread.
Remove pan from the heat and let pumpkin purée mixture cool for 5–10 minutes.
Transfer cooled pumpkin butter to an airtight jar or container, then refrigerate or freeze.