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15-Minute Pumpkin Butter Recipe

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Craving that fall pumpkin flavor but hate baking? Have some leftover pumpkin puree that needs to be used? Looking for that sweet something you can dig into any time of the day? This delicious caramel-like 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Butter recipe is the answer! 

A photograph of vegan pumpkin butter recipe in a small mason jar with an orange and black ribbon tied around it.

This Fall-flavored pumpkin butter recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.  It’s vegan, healthier than any store-bought version, gluten-free, uses coconut sugar, and does not use any actual butter.

I love having recipes like this to fall back on because I always have extra canned pumpkin puree laying around. Either it’s leftover from another recipe I made, or it’s an entire can of pumpkin puree I need to use up because I over-stocked my pantry during the fall and winter. I typically add it to smoothies, but this 15-minute pumpkin butter recipe is a better use. It’s sweet caramel-like texture and perfect for so many things!

An overhead photograph of vegan 15-minute pumpkin butter recipe sitting in a mason jar on a slate black plate.

10 Things You Can Do With This Pumpkin Butter Recipe:

  1. Use it as a dip with some apples
  2. Drizzle it over ice cream
  3. Spread it over toast or waffles
  4. Eat it by the spoonful
  5. Mix it into your morning oatmeal or overnight oats
  6. Make a layered parfait with chia pudding
  7. Use it as cookie or brownie frosting
  8. Mix a spoonful into your morning latte
  9. Serve it on a vegan cheese platter
  10. Turn it into the perfect Holiday gift

I could keep going, but you can clearly see that the options are endless.  My favorite is this fall butter and some green apple slices…so good! The tartness combined with the sweet pumpkin spice flavor is to-die-for and the perfect snack, dessert, or even breakfast.

So grab some pumpkin puree, whip up this 15-Minute Pumpkin Butter Recipe, and let me know your favorite way to enjoy it in the comments below!

A photograph of a jar full of vegan pumpkin butter recipe. There's a spoon filled with the butter scooped up from the jar.

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15-Minute Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

A sweet caramel-like texture coupled with a wonderful pumpkin spice flavor. This Fall-inspired butter is the perfect way to use up that extra pumpkin puree and will have you drizzling it on everything!

Course: Appetizers, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Keyword: pumpkin butter, quick butter recipe, vegan butter
Servings: 12 servings (makes 1.5 cups total)
Calories: 32 kcal
Author: Anjali Lalani
Ingredients
Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients into a small saucepan.

  2. Heat over medium heat and stir to combine. 

  3. Turn the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the texture thickens, stirring frequently. 

  4. Taste and adjust if needed. Add more coconut sugar for sweetness, lemon juice for acidity, and more pumpkin spice depending on preference. 

  5. Cool completely and transfer to a sealed jar. Use it as a dip with green apples, spread it over toast, add it to your morning oatmeal, or drizzle it on some ice cream (the options are endless)! 

  6. Store any remaining pumpkin butter in a sealed jar in the fridge for about a week. 

Recipe Notes

Coconut Sugar - I like using coconut sugar in this recipe instead of maple syrup as the sweetener because of the flavor it gives. But if you don't have coconut sugar, you can use brown sugar or more pure maple syrup, but be sure to keep cooking since you are adding additional liquid with the maple syrup (I've only ever used coconut sugar)

Nutrition Facts
15-Minute Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 63.5%
Vitamin C 1.4%
Calcium 0.8%
Iron 1.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Nutrition Facts
15-Minute Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 63.5%
Vitamin C 1.4%
Calcium 0.8%
Iron 1.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Reshana says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Wow this recipe is super easy and we have all the ingredients here except for the canned pumpkin. What would you suggest? Fresh pumpkin? Just boil it and puree. I think i would enjoy it with the apples too :)Cant wait for more of your pumpkin creations :)
    Reply

    • anjali says

      October 11, 2017 at 10:24 PM

      oh no! So sorry you guys don't get canned pumpkin out there. But YES...if you have pumpkin, steam it completely and then puree it...it's DELICIOUS! I'm making another batch tomorrow!
      Reply

  2. Rashmi Asharam says

    October 12, 2017 at 12:18 AM

    This recipe is so easy, its shocking hahaha. I'm sure i would enjoy it over warm waffels :-) Such a cute gift too for the holidays xx
    Reply

  3. Dairy Maid says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:40 AM

    Holy cow, a third of a cup of sugar in one cup of pumpkin!? Yikes. Think I'll stick to my apple butter in the crockpot that uses just a couple tablespoons of maple syrup.
    Reply

    • anjali says

      October 12, 2017 at 11:57 AM

      I've been craving pumpkin butter and this version is MUCH healthier than any store-bought jar. Unlike apple, pumpkin puree is not naturally really sweet, so pumpkin butter definitely requires more sweetening than say apple butter as you mentioned. I try to avoid completely refined sugar and used coconut sugar in this recipe. And yes, coconut sugar is healthier than refined sugar, but definitely worse than no sugar at all. You can also sub in apple juice or maple syrup to sweeten and cook for longer, but I prefer the taste of coconut sugar. If apple butter does it for you then great, definitely stick to your version, I was craving pumpkin butter and this is my recipe for it :)
      Reply

    • anjali says

      October 12, 2017 at 2:59 PM

      oh yes...the overnight oats idea was a HUGE hit with my kiddos! There's just so much you can do with pumpkin butter! My husband already requested I make another large batch!
      Reply

    • anjali says

      October 12, 2017 at 10:05 PM

      About a week in the fridge! And I just used the seal-able jar or you can probably use a sealed Tupperware too :) let me know if you try it! I'm making a batch again tomorrow!
      Reply

    • anjali says

      October 14, 2017 at 3:52 PM

      Haha...this would've been a perfect addition for sure!! You still need to try it if you love pumpkin...even simply enjoying it with some green apples is delicious.
      Reply

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