Sure, you can purchase pumpkin butter, but this smoked pumpkin butter is a budget-friendly alternative and is definitely worth the effort!

Smoked pumpkin butter is a versatile autumn-inspired condiment with endless uses! It’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, and toast, as well as savory dishes like roasted Brussels sprouts or broccoli or grilled pork chops and chicken breast. It can also be used as a filling for baked goods like scones, danishes, and cupcakes.

This homemade pumpkin butter starts with our easy smoked pumpkin recipe. The best part is that you’ll have enough pumpkin flesh leftover to make a delicious soup or pumpkin pie!

What is pumpkin butter

Pumpkin butter is a fruit spread like apple butter, that contains pumpkin puree simmered with sweeteners and spices. It has a rich, smooth, buttery flavor. While most fruit butter does not contain dairy, ingredients like whole cream or half and half can be added to them.

Why this recipe works

Our recipe calls for smoked pumpkin puree, which adds a lovely depth of flavor to the pumpkin butter. However, if you don’t have smoked pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree instead. Please note that fresh pumpkin puree has more liquid than canned. Depending on which puree is used, you may need to adjust the amount of apple cider for this recipe.  

Ingredients

• 2 cups smoked pumpkin purée (smoked pumpkin flesh blended in a food processor)
• Brown sugar
• Real maple syrup (avoid pancake syrup or imitation maple syrup)
• Apple cider (substitute with apple juice)
• Unsalted butter (substitute with vegetable oil or vegan butter)
• Bourbon (substitute with another type of whiskey, dark rum, or omit entirely)
• Ground cinnamon (adjust to your liking)
• Powdered ginger
• Ground cloves
• Ground nutmeg
• Salt

How to Make Smoked Pumpkin Butter

• Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. 
• Add the ingredients: smoked pumpkin purée, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider, bourbon, spices, and salt.
• Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch for signs of scorching and reduce heat to low.
• Dilute as needed: If the mixture becomes too thick, add a few more tablespoons of cider, apple juice, or water to thin it out.
• *Please note that fresh pumpkin puree might contain more liquid and might not need additional apple cider. Start with 2 tablespoons.
• Doneness: The smoked pumpkin butter is done once it is caramelized with a smooth, shiny appearance.
• Cooling and storing: Remove the pot from the heat and let the smoked pumpkin butter cool completely. Use right away, or transfer to an airtight container and store it in your refrigerator for up to 10 days.

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Smoked Pumpkin Butter

This smoked pumpkin butter is a budget-friendly alternative to store bought, and so worth the effort! Our easy smoked pumpkin recipe will get you started! See below for details.

Course Toppings

Cuisine American Food

Keyword fruit butter, pumpkin butter, smoked pumpkin butter

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 106kcal

Author Sabrina Baksh

Ingredients

• 2 cups smoked pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 2-4 tablespoons apple cider start with two and add more if needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter substitute with vegetable oil or vegan butter
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon adjust to your liking
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat for 30-45 seconds.
• Add smoked pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider, bourbon, spices, and salt.
• Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch for signs of scorching and reduce heat as needed.
• If the mixture becomes too thick, add a few more tablespoons of cider or water to thin it out. Please note that fresh pumpkin puree will contain more liquid and might not need additional apple cider.
• Once the mixture has caramelized and takes on a darker, shiny appearance, it is done.
• Remove the pot from the heat, and let the smoked pumpkin butter cool completely. Use right away, or transfer to an airtight container and store in your refrigerator for 7-9 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9620IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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