Marry This Pumpkin Butter Recipe is an easy and creamy recipe, which is made with pumpkin puree and plain yogurt. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 5 minutes.
Jump to RecipePumpkin Butter Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Plain, Nonfat Yogurt (vanilla works just as well)
- 1 tsp. (more if desired) Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 cup (heaping) Powdered Sugar
How To Make Pumpkin Butter
- Combine all ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the pumpkin puree, yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, and powdered sugar.
- Mix and adjust: Stir everything together with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Taste and serve: Give the pumpkin butter a taste. If you’d like it spicier, add more pumpkin pie spice. For more sweetness, add more powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips
- How to adjust the flavor: This recipe is very forgiving. Feel free to adjust the amounts of pumpkin pie spice and powdered sugar to match your personal preference perfectly.
- What kind of yogurt is best? Plain, nonfat yogurt gives the butter a nice tang that balances the sweetness. However, as the original recipe notes, vanilla yogurt also works wonderfully for a slightly sweeter, less tangy version.
- Can I use fresh pumpkin puree? Yes, you can use fresh homemade pumpkin puree. Just ensure it’s thick and not watery for the best consistency.
- What’s the difference between this and traditional pumpkin butter? This is a quick, no-cook “refrigerator” butter. Traditional pumpkin butter is cooked down on the stove for a long time to concentrate the flavors and make it shelf-stable, resulting in a darker color and thicker, jam-like consistency. This version is bright, fresh, and creamy.
What To Serve With Pumpkin Butter
This creamy spread is delicious on a variety of breakfast and snack items. Try it on:
- Toasted English muffins or sliced bread
- Bagels with a smear of cream cheese first
- Warm waffles or pancakes
- As a dip for apple slices or graham crackers
- Swirled into oatmeal or yogurt
How To Store Pumpkin Butter
Refrigerate: This pumpkin butter must be stored in an airtight container, like a glass jar, in the refrigerator. Because it contains fresh dairy and is not heat-processed, it will keep for about 5 to 6 days. Freeze: Freezing is not recommended, as the yogurt may separate upon thawing, ruining the creamy texture.
Pumpkin Butter Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
No, this is a fresh, no-cook pumpkin butter that must be kept refrigerated and consumed within about a week. It is not heat-processed for canning.
The yogurt adds a wonderful tangy flavor, a creamy texture, and a bit of protein without any cooking required. It makes the recipe incredibly quick and easy.
If your pumpkin butter seems too thin, it’s likely because your yogurt or pumpkin puree was watery. You can thicken it by stirring in more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Try More Recipes:
- Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe
- Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
- Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes60
kcalAn incredibly easy, no-cook pumpkin butter that’s creamy, tangy, and sweet, ready in just five minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 cup Plain, Nonfat Yogurt
1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 heaping cup Powdered Sugar
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir with a whisk or spoon until completely smooth and combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice level if desired.
- Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Vanilla yogurt can be used instead of plain yogurt for a slightly sweeter flavor profile.
- This is a fresh product and must be kept refrigerated. It is not suitable for canning.
- The consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar to thicken it.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature on warm, toasted bread for the best experience.
