Best 2 Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter Recipes

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From its home of "The Pumpkin State", Pennsylvania, this smooth, golden slow cooker pumpkin butter is perfect for spreading on bread, toast, even crackers or cookies. Pumpkin butter is a welcome addition to your breakfast table, making a speedy and convenient way to get a serving of wholesome pumpkin in your day. Like most delectable pumpkin recipes, this one achieves its ultimate caramelized flavor by cooking slowly. Unlike most pumpkin recipes, this slow cooker pumpkin butter recipe offers a hands-off approach, requiring only a blender and a few hours in the slow cooker to achieve its signature silkiness.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BEST SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER



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Dump everything in your slow cooker, walk away, and 3 hours later you will be rewarded with delicious pumpkin butter!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until well incorporated. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin butter has thickened to desired consistency, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 18 g

SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER



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A slow cooker, easy recipe for pumpkin butter using fresh pumpkin. Tastes so yummy you'll forget that it's low in sugar as well!

Provided by ALLYK

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 9h50m

Yield 128

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 (5 pound) fresh pumpkin - seeded, peeled, and cut into 2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a bowl. Place about 1/4 of the pumpkin into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the sugar mixture; repeat layers 3 more times. Cover the slow cooker, set it on Low, then cook for 8 hours or overnight. Stir once or twice during cooking. When the pumpkin is a dark, golden color, place an immersion blender into the slow cooker, and blend the pumpkin butter until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Use a sugar or pie pumpkin, which are small and have a sweet, flavorful flesh.
  • Scoop out the pumpkin seeds easily: Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and scrape away the stringy pulp.
  • Roast the pumpkin for a richer flavor: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its natural sugars and gives the pumpkin butter a more complex flavor.
  • Use a slow cooker to save time: Cooking the pumpkin butter in a slow cooker is a hands-off approach that allows you to multitask.
  • Add spices to taste: Common spices used in pumpkin butter include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.
  • Adjust the sweetness: If you find the pumpkin butter is too tart, add more sugar or honey to taste.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin butter is a versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be spread on toast, muffins, or pancakes, or used as a glaze for roasted chicken or vegetables. It can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies for a boost of flavor and nutrition. With its rich flavor and smooth texture, pumpkin butter is a delicious and versatile addition to any kitchen.

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