10 Minute Pumpkin Butter

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A quick pumpkin butter recipe made in the microwave or on the stove top. Only 8 ingredients and a perfect spread for fall! Vegan + Gluten-Free.

I love all things pumpkin, if you couldn’t already tell by all my pumpkin recipes. And pumpkin butter… it is such a glorious invention. I honestly just googled “who invented pumpkin butter” because I wanted to give this person a shout-out. Alas, even google doesn’t know who invented it or why butter is in the name when there’s absolutely no butter or dairy involved? It’s an unsolved mystery.

I personally feel like it should be called pumpkin jam because that’s what it reminds me of.

Pumpkin butter in a glass jar with a pumpkin in the background.

Here’s What You Need

This quick pumpkin butter tastes awesome, with all the sweetness and warm spiciness you expect from pumpkin butter. The best part? You only need 8 ingredients, a big bowl and a microwave or pot. No need to worry about setting up your slow cooker or any of that jazz.

  • maple syrup – a perfect flavor combination with pumpkin! It’s my favorite natural sweetener to use.
  • water – helps to thin out the ingredients and allow them to mix together nicely.
  • coconut sugar – I like using coconut sugar as opposed to regular white sugar or brown sugar.
  • cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and ground nutmeg – a perfect blend of seasonings! You can also use pumpkin pie spice if you prefer.
  • pumpkin – you’ll need the whole 15 oz can of pumpkin puree! Make sure you don’t accidentally grab pumpkin pie filling, which is loaded with added sugars! You can also make your own pumpkin puree.
A spoon of pumpkin butter with a jar and pumpkin in the background.

How to Make Pumpkin Butter

I literally made a batch of this pumpkin butter while making a quick breakfast of eggs and toast one morning. It was done cooking right as my toast popped out of the toaster oven. Warm pumpkin butter spread over a slice of toasted bread = the best!

MICROWAVE

Combine ingredients – Add all ingredients except the canned pumpkin into a microwave-safe bowl and mix well.

Heat – Microwave on high for three minutes.

Add pumpkin – Carefully remove from the microwave and stir. Add canned pumpkin into the bowl and stir until it’s mixed in.

Heat – Place bowl back in the microwave for an additional 5 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave, stir, let cool and enjoy!

STOVE TOP

Combine ingredients – Add all ingredients to a saucepan or pot and stir to combine over medium-high heat.

Bring to boil – Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer.

Simmer – Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir, let cool and enjoy!

Pumpkin butter in a glass jar, next to a kitchen town and mini pumpkin.

How to Use Pumpkin Butter

There are so many ways to use pumpkin butter! I’ve even been known to eat it by spoonful here and there as well… No shame! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy this pumpkin butter:

As a spread – spread across toast, waffles or pancakes. Muffins would make a great option too! Pair it with my oat bran muffins or double the pumpkin with these pumpkin cornbread muffins!

As a topping – add a boost of fall-flavor to your yogurtchia pudding or oatmeal.

As a dip – dip your favorite sliced fruits such as apple or pear for a healthy snack.

How to Store Leftovers

Place leftovers in an air-tight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Hand holding a piece of toast with pumpkin butter spread on it.

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10 Minute Pumpkin Butter

A quick pumpkin butter recipe made in the microwave or on the stove top. Only 8 ingredients and a perfect spread for fall! Vegan + Gluten-Free.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients  

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 15 oz can canned or homemade pumpkin puree

Instructions 

MICROWAVE:

  • Add all ingredients except the canned pumpkin into a microwave-safe bowl. Mix well, and microwave on high for three minutes.
  • Carefully remove from the microwave and stir.
  • Add canned pumpkin into the bowl and stir until it’s mixed in. Place bowl back in the microwave for an additional 5 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave, stir, let cool and enjoy!
  • Place leftovers in an air-tight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

STOVE TOP:

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan or pot and stir to combine over medium-high heat.
  • Once it starts boiling, reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir, let cool and enjoy!
  • Place leftovers in an air-tight container or jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Pumpkin Pie Spice –You can use 1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg if you’d like.
Adapted from Kath Eats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin butter
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40 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    So easy and so delicious!!!! An absolute staple in my fridge now! I eat it on top of plain greek yogurt, spread on a muffin…it is good with everything!!!

    1. Ahh yay!! So glad you’re loving this pumpkin butter, Chantelle! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!

  2. I made this tonight with precooked mashed sweet potato since there’s a canned pumpkin shortage and it’s incredible! It tastes like sweet potato pie. I’ll be making it again soon since it won’t last long. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  3. Tried this recipe for something different to spread on biscuits at our thanksgiving table. Simple instructions and it has a superb pumpkin taste. Can’t wait for our guests to try

  4. 5 stars
    I just made this pumpkin butter and oh my is it deliscious and so easy! Thankx for sharing this Awsome recipe!😊

    1. YUM! I am so glad you gave this recipe a try and are loving it, Carol. Thank you for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!

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