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Close-up of a jar filled with pumpkin apple butter showing its thick, rich texture.

Pumpkin Apple Butter Recipe

Jessie Winstead
This slow cooker Pumpkin Apple Butter is cozy, simple, and packed with fall flavor. Made with real pumpkin and apples, it’s the kind of Southern comfort that’s perfect for breakfast or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 (2 tbsp/serving)
Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large apples skin on and diced
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Add the apples, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and spices to your slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
  • Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the apples are very soft and the mixture has thickened.
  • Turn off the slow cooker and let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes so it’s easier to blend.
  • Use an immersion blender right in the slow cooker (or transfer to a blender) until smooth and creamy.
  • Let the pumpkin apple butter cool completely before spooning it into jars.

Notes

  • This recipes yields about 2 cups. 
  • Skip bourbon or swap for apple cider for a family-friendly version.
  • Try it on biscuits, oatmeal, or yogurt for an easy fall breakfast.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months for long-term storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4169IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pumpkin apple butter
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