This 5 ingredient Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is absolutely addicting and a fall pumpkin recipe staple for us because it makes the perfect ingredient for fall baked goods, main dish recipes and even morning toast!
EASY SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER!
My husband, Liam and I are the only ones in my immediate family that like pumpkin. It would be an understatement if I were to say that I did not grow up on pumpkin anything.
My first introduction to pumpkin? Seasoned and roasted pumpkin seeds in middle school, followed by the glorious pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks.
They made me love pumpkin so much that I became the crazy woman that buys huge cans of pumpkin so I can make a ton of pumpkin recipes all fall long – and often times, all year long!
My homemade apple butter has always been such a hit with my family and with all of you that I thought making a slow cooker pumpkin butter recipe might go over well, too!
The best part is that this recipe is even simpler and faster to make than my apple butter recipe because I start with easy canned pumpkin puree.
However, you can always start with fresh pumpkin if you desire and cook it down like you do with apples. That is way too much work for me, though!
Pumpkin butter has a fabulous dark caramelized color with a sweet and spicy flavor. It’s thick, flavorful and makes the house smell amazing!
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER:
Making pumpkin butter is one of the simplest slow cooker recipes! You add everything into the slow cooker, stir well and then just let it cook.
Stir occasionally to check in on how it’s cooking and ensure it doesn’t scorch on the sides. Easy peasy!
When done, you can add to mason jars and refrigerate for at least a month or you can go through the canning process to make it last longer.
We never manage to keep it around for long since we use it so often for breakfast and recipes.
USE PUMPKIN BUTTER IN THESE RECIPES:
YOU MIGHT ENJOY THESE OTHER PUMPKIN RECIPES:
- SPICED GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES
- SUPER EASY 5 INGREDIENT PUMPKIN BUTTER
- WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES – MY FAVE!
- PUMPKIN TRUFFLES
- PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS
- FLUFFY PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLES
- PUMPKIN PECAN PANCAKES
- PULL APART PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL MUFFINS
- PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE
LET’S WHIP UP THIS TASTY FALL SPREAD – 5 INGREDIENT PUMPKIN BUTTER!
5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
This 5 ingredient Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is absolutely addicting and a fall pumpkin recipe staple for us because it makes the perfect ingredient for fall baked goods, main dish recipes and even morning toast!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin (make sure it's not canned pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, unpacked
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1-3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, start smaller and add more to your desired taste
- ***ADD SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER OR APPLE CIDER SLOWLY IF TOO THICK FOR YOU
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in crock-pot and stir to mix well.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring at least once an hour to avoid any burning on the sides. The mixture will thicken as it cooks and turns a dark caramelized color.
- If the spread is thicker than you desire, add small amounts of water or apple cider to the crock pot slowly until you reach desired consistency.
- After it's done, refrigerate in sealed container or go through canning process.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1 tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 36Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 0g
Alexandra says
Well, now I have an excuse to go to the store and buy more things pumpkin related!! The man has said I buy too much pumpkin, and I say, “Sacrilege! There is no such thing!” Thanks for the recipe!
emily says
yum!!! I love apple butter, so I assume I would also like this!! :o) You’ve been featured today at Nap-Time Creations!!! I’ve shared it on all my social media… please feel free to reshare or tweet :o) thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! Emily
Shauna Smart says
Wow, yum! This look so super easy and yummy! Pinned 🙂
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
lovenerdmaggie says
Thanks, Shauna! My favorite recipes are the easy ones which is why I use my crock pot so much.
Kimberly Leverett Osburn says
Apple Butter is the only type of Jam/Jelly stuff we buy at our house. Definitely gonna have to try this one out. Thanks for sharing. <3 Kim
lovenerdmaggie says
I really love how this Pumpkin Butter came out, and you should definitely try it! Have you seen my recipe for Crock Pot Apple Butter though? Homemade is amazing!! https://thelovenerds.com/2013/09/crock-pot-apple-butter.html
Sarah Puleo says
You must be reading my mind! I have had crock pot pumpkin butter on the brain- thanks for delivering it to me in a nice neat package!
lovenerdmaggie says
No problem! If you give it a try, let me know what you think of the recipe.
Midwest_Avenger says
Sooooo delicious.
Polka Dot Pixies says
This sounds so good!!! Thanks for sharing. Found you at Tasteful Tuesday. http://www.polkadotpixies.com
lovenerdmaggie says
Thanks, Heidi! Thanks for stopping by! I just went over to like your Facebook page and look forward to getting to know you through your posts.
sheenahoteatsandcoolreads says
This sounds delicious!!
Jamie H says
Oh yum! I love apple butter, but I’ve never even thought of making pumpkin butter… and the fact that it’s made in the crock pot makes it even more appealing! Pinning to try after we go to the pumpkin patch!
lovenerdmaggie says
I love having both around in the fall. Pumpkin Butter is definitely thicker than Apple Butter. Have you seen my recipe for homemade apple butter? https://thelovenerds.com/2013/09/crock-pot-apple-butter.html
Jamie H says
I’ll check it out- thanks for sharing!
TaMara_ImplausiblyBeautiful says
This sounds yummy! I’m going to have to give it a try! I think it would be great on pancakes. Thanks for sharing!
lovenerdmaggie says
TaMara, it is PERFECT as pancake topping!