Edible Gifts: Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Butter
After my husband and I had been married for a few years, he stumbled across a jar of apple butter at the grocery store while we were shopping and wanted to buy it. Believe it or not, I had never tried apple butter, and it didn’t sound very good to me. Don’t get me wrong – I love butter, but apple butter? Weird!
Obviously, I now know there isn’t actually any butter in apple butter. The word butter refers more to the creamy consistency of the product. But at any rate, I tried apple butter for the first time and was a believer. And then I threw it in a pumpkin pie, and it was mind-blowing!
Pumpkins are sprouting up all over stores, which, of course, makes me super happy, and because I love this time of year, and because my husband loves apple butter, I thought some homemade pumpkin butter made using the slow-cooker would be amazing!
The process of making crockpot pumpkin butter couldn’t be any easier. Throw everything into the slow-cooker, and let it cook for several hours, stirring occasionally. The benefits? Well, not only does it make your house smell amazing, but pumpkin is really good for you. As for the ingredients, you probably already have most everything on hand.
Plus, how cute are these for homemade gifts? Give one to your kid’s new teacher, a sick friend or another autumn-obsessed someone you know. Or you could have a friend over and smother your toast in this stuff, and drink tea while watching old episodes of Downton Abbey. Any of these options sounds great, but I’m leaning toward Downton Abbey!
If you’re in the mood for fall, pull out your slow-cooker and make this pumpkin butter. You won’t be sorry.
- 4 cups pure pumpkin
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup ( I used half of each)
- 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- a generous pinch of sea salt
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- Add all of the ingredients to your slow-cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for about 6 hours, or until thick (stirring a few times throughout the day to prevent sticking).
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- Add the pumpkin butter to your jars or airtight container and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator. The pumpkin butter will keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks or up to one year in the freezer.
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Chels is a native Oregonian who dreams of living with all four seasons in Central Oregon. She's a wife and stay at home mom to her three vivacious kiddos whom she home schools. When she's not schooling or chasing after her munchkins, she enjoys reading, bubble baths, and finding clothing/kitchen treasure at thrift stores. But more than all of that, she finds refuge in her kitchen where she and her husband can be found cooking and baking up a storm for their family and friends. You can read more about her culinary endeavors at Catzinthekitchen.com.
What a fantastic recipe! I can’t wait to give it a try! And it’s a great idea to give as a gift to teachers and friends to celebrate the Autumn season! Thanks for sharing!
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