Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

With minimal ingredients and amazing flavor, this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is a Fall staple that you will use over and over again.

I adore any and all things pumpkin, and now that Fall is fast approaching I am wanting all those pumpkin things.

Cake, cookies, bars, cupcakes, you name it. Pumpkin in any form is amazing – but this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is one of my favorites.

This sweet butter/sauce recipe is like dessert but amazing for breakfast and brunch as well.

Also with easy to find ingredients and minimal steps, you can set it and forget it and have a delicious recipe in the end.

If I could use my slow cooker for all the things, I absolutely would. It is so versatile and we are obsessed with making this Pumpkin Butter in it.

If you have been craving something pumpkin but haven’t been sure what yet, then this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter needs to be on your list.

Some of my other favorite pumpkin recipes that we have on our site include: Pumpkin Dip, Pumpkin Cupcakes and Pumpkin Bars.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• Easy to find ingredients help this come together in no time.
• Made in the slow cooker you can fix it and forget it.
• This makes a large batch, enough to keep on hand or give as gifts!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Pumpkin puree
Dark brown sugar
Apple cider
Ground cinnamon
Pumpkin pie spice
Salt
Vanilla extract

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER, STEP BY STEP:

1. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla to a slow cooker.
2.  Stir everything together until combined.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Allow to cool, spoon into jars and enjoy or store for later.

WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND APPLE CIDER?

Sometimes it is hard to get your hands on apple cider, especially if it is not in season.

If you cannot find apple cider you can substitute apple juice in the Pumpkin Butter Recipe instead.

CAN I MAKE THIS SMOOTHER?

While this is really pretty smooth as is, if you really want it to be velvety smooth then you can take an immersion blender to it.

If you do not have an immersion blender you can also just put it in a regular blender or food processor and process that way.

WHAT CAN I SERVE SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER ON?

That is the fun part with this recipe is that it can go great on so many various things. Some of our favorites include:

1. English Muffins
2. Toast
3. Bagels
4. Stirred into oatmeal
5. Swirled or added into baked goods
6. Added to greek yogurt
7. Spread on french toast
8. Over ice cream
9. Cinnamon roll filling

There are infinite uses for Pumpkin Butter and you really can’t go wrong with any of them!

CAN I MAKE THIS ON THE STOVETOP?

If you want this done quicker, you can absolutely make this on the stovetop!

Add everything to a heavy bottom pan and stir together. Bring to a boil and then reduce and simmer on low for about 20 minutes stirring often until thickened.

Let it cool and then place in the jars or serve!

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in the jars with lids or in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

You can also freeze this Pumpkin Butter. Place in a freezer container and it will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight or until thawed.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• You can use canned or fresh pumpkin puree, they will be different colors.
• This can be made on the stovetop, see above on how to do that.
• If you cannot find apple cider you can use apple juice in it’s place.
• Make your own pumpkin pie spice if you don’t want to use store-bought.
• This goes great on or in so many different things, see above on some ideas.
• Make sure you let this cool before placing into the jars.
• If you want to make it smoother you can blend with an immersion blender or place in a regular blender or food processor.
• You can easily double this recipe to make more to freeze or give as gifts!
• This needs to be refrigerated because it is not canned for being shelf stable.

Love yourself some pumpkin but also love to fix it and forget it? Then this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter needs to be on your menu.

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Pumpkin Banana Bread
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Truffles
• Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

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