How to Make Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Autumn brings with it an abundance of pumpkins, and what better way to celebrate the season than by making your own slow cooker pumpkin butter? This delectable spread is perfect for slathering on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or using as a filling for homemade pastries. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a jar of velvety, spiced pumpkin butter that will have your kitchen smelling like a cozy autumn day.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 128
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice together in a bowl.
  • Layer 1/4 of the pumpkin cubes in the bottom of a slow cooker, then sprinkle 1/4 of the sugar mixture over top. Repeat layers three more times. Cover and cook on Low, stirring once or twice, until pumpkin is dark and golden, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    11 cal.

    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 62mg