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DIY pumpkin butter on toast
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DIY Pumpkin Butter (Smooth or Nutty)

Homemade pumpkin butter adds a lightly sweet fall topping to toast, oatmeal, scones, and pancakes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 small green pear core removed and chopped
  • 6 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract I like paste to keep the mixture a little thicker
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except vanilla paste and pecans in a medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium high heat, stirring often, until the mixture just begins to bubble.
  • Reduce heat and continue cooking, stirring often, for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Transfer mixture to a Vitamix or other blender. Blend on low, then on medium speed until mixture is completely smooth.
  • Transfer to glass container and stir in chopped pecans if desired.