The easiest slow cooker pumpkin butter to make this autumn and winter season! Nothing can be more cozy than thick, sweet, dreamy aromas and tastes of perfectly spiced and sweetened pumpkin butter! No need to roast your own pumpkin for this gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free crock-pot recipe either!
Do we even need words? I’ve loved pumpkin butter for years now and as part of my mission this season to make the trifecta of “butters” (apple, pear, and pumpkin), well of course it happened! Pumpkin Butter it is SO damn easy! Just grab a slow cooker, a big ‘ole can of pumpkin, some brown sugar and spices…and your pumpkin dreams will come true!
I always have a hard time explaining “fruit butter” to people. When i say something like, “I LOVE APPLE/PUMPKIN/PEAR BUTTER”, people think I mean “butter”. That is far…very far, from the case. I always just end up telling them that I mean “the best alternative to jelly or jam” (aka, fruit spread heaven!) This is the kind of butter you can eat with a spoon and it would be socially acceptable.
Spreading pumpkin butter on toast, nut/seed butter sandwiches, swirled in oatmeal/porridge, a topping for pancakes/waffles, in baked goods, or what you should fill your spoon with when you open the fridge after a long day! It basically tastes like a spoonful of perfect creamy pumpkin pie! When I sent my mom a jar, she chose the spoon method (she said she didn’t have anything to spread it on) and told me it tasted like pumpkin pie too (as an unbiased opinion!)
I thought this slow cooker pumpkin butter would have to spend hours in the crockpot, but that was not the case. I was breathing in the beautiful sweet pumpkin and spice aromas for a few hours while I typed up a paper for school, but soon enough I was able to taste test 😉 Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, allergy-free, and low-sugar or super-low sugar if you want! Pumpkin butter is slow cooked to that deep richness and gets that dark burnt-orange color due to the brown sugar. You can cut the brown sugar by making some “fake-brown-sugar“, but the 1/2 cup that this recipe uses is worth it to keep the “real” (I know…you’re shocked that I said that)!
I’ll give you the notes for that below in the recipe, but nothing beats a little dark brown sugar during the fall/winter/holiday season! Pumpkin butter is also super easy and perfect for filling a pretty jar with a ribbon and gifting it for the holidays. Although, if you go down that route, you’ll need some self control to not eat it all from your recipients jars! Making some daily slow cooker pumpkin butter wouldn’t be a bad idea either, come to think of it! We are using the quick and easy “cheater” method here!
Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
Easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
The easiest slow cooker pumpkin butter to make this autumn and winter season! Nothing can be more cozy than thick, sweet, dreamy aromas and tastes of perfectly spiced and sweetened pumpkin butter! No need to roast your own pumpkin for this gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free crock-pot recipe either!
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 Cups 1x
- Category: Condiment, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 (30oz) Can Pure Pumpkin Puree (or 2 15oz Cans)
- 1/2 Cup Erythritol
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar*
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/2 Tsp Maple Extract (optional, you can try vanilla too!)
Instructions
- In a standard slow cooker add all the ingredients and mix.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours, giving it a mix once or twice during that period.
- Let cool before storing in glass jars for 3-4 weeks.
Notes
*To make “low-sugar” dark brown sugar, add about 2 tsp of molasses to 1/2 cup erythritol and mix.
Mmmm, so good and it tastes like autumn love and hugs! I literally could just stick my nose in the slow cooker and breathe in the pumpkin butter ALL day long. I know I won’t be blowing $6 on pumpkin butter at the store anymore! So easy and cheap right at home…and you get the joys of the scent and fresh lovely taste! Now go fill your life with the delicious wonders of this easy peasy slow cooker pumpkin butter!
So tell me:
+ Jelly vs. Jam vs. Butter? What’s you’re #1 choice for fruit spread? I always buy butters.
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Nico @ yumsome says
November 5, 2017 at 5:40 amI love that you can just plonk everything in the slow cooker, and just forget about it for a few hours. Total win!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 5, 2017 at 6:36 amAnd enjoy the aromas while it’s cooking down!
Linda from Veganosity says
November 1, 2017 at 12:23 pmI love how easy this recipe is! Pumpkin butter is one of my favorite fall treats. I have to make this soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2017 at 2:27 pmRight? It is the best!
Sarah says
November 1, 2017 at 12:13 pmYum! I can’t wait to give this a try
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2017 at 2:27 pmSo good, so easy!
Farrah says
November 1, 2017 at 1:28 amYay! I’ve never tried making my own pumpkin butter but have been meaning to–this looks/sounds delicious! :D! Gotta love slow cooker recipes! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2017 at 7:37 amYou have to make this! So easy!
Jeannee Taylor says
October 30, 2017 at 3:47 pmI had to come check out your Pumpkin Butter Recipe because I wanted to compare it to mine! LOL! Pretty much alike except I have no idea what Erythrotol is???? Something I’ll have to google! Your Pumpkin Butter does look yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2017 at 6:00 pmIt’s Swerve (as I have linked). You can just use normal sugar if you consume that…
Anna says
October 30, 2017 at 8:03 amThis pumpkin butter is currently on top of my to do list! It could go so well with soooo many different things! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2017 at 9:48 amIt does!! Hope you make it soon!
Tracy @ Our Simple Homestead says
October 29, 2017 at 6:02 pmI absolutely love apple butter so I am excited to try pumpkin butter. This will go great on my homemade bread.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2017 at 7:10 amYes! Perfect for some toast!
Sarah Newman says
October 29, 2017 at 5:00 pmI’ve always wanted to make my own pumpkin butter but never have. I love how you’ve cut so much sugar out with your use of erythritol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2017 at 5:51 pmYou need to whip some up this season!
Chas says
October 29, 2017 at 1:35 pmSounds wonderful, thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2017 at 1:36 pmAlright.
Debbie says
October 28, 2017 at 8:00 pmThanks for explaining fruit butter, it certainly sounds a delicious alternative to other spreads.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2017 at 6:42 amHa, enjoy!
Jasmine says
October 28, 2017 at 1:54 amWe are drooling, we want this with banana bread ASAP!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 28, 2017 at 7:17 amO that would be so yummy!
Daniela Paolone says
October 27, 2017 at 1:53 pmWow I cannot wait to try this recipe! I absolutely enjoy pumpkin flavor and spices and this will be a perfect addition to what I have planned over the holiday season.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2017 at 2:26 pmPerfect! You’ll love this one and it makes for a great holiday gift!
Bailey says
October 27, 2017 at 12:50 pmThis pumpkin butter looks delicious! It’s one of my favorite fall treats
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2017 at 1:14 pmIt is to die for!
EssexKate says
October 27, 2017 at 7:37 amNow I just need to turn our pumpkins into puree…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2017 at 1:13 pmThat would defeat the purpose of the easiness.
Stephanie says
October 27, 2017 at 6:25 amJust the pictures alone had me wanting to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2017 at 7:10 amThen I guess you should!
Carol says
October 27, 2017 at 5:46 amLooks so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 27, 2017 at 7:10 amThanks!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
October 26, 2017 at 5:35 pmI love apple and pear butter but have never tried pumpkin butter. I’ll have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 5:50 pmYou must!
Erica @ Coming up Roses says
October 26, 2017 at 11:00 amThis looks sososo good! And easy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 1:44 pmSuper simple!
Aleshia Pinto says
October 26, 2017 at 8:43 amMmm this sounds amazing! Will definitely have to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 1:43 pmYes!
Madison Weaver says
October 26, 2017 at 12:13 amI am obsessed with pumpkin butter! This looks like such a yummy recipe! Gonna have to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:04 amYes! Make it and stock up!
Lynn Woods says
October 25, 2017 at 11:35 pmThis looks interesting. I’ve never heard of pumpkin butter. My husband will probably love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:04 amYou must not do the grocery shopping!
Laura says
October 25, 2017 at 11:07 pmoh man I love LOVE pumpkin butter
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:04 amRight? How could you not! Haha!
Juanita says
October 25, 2017 at 10:35 pmI have tried and love apple butter and banana butter. I have never tried pumpkin butter. But since I have a sister who loves pumpkin, I think we will give this a try. I looks scrumptious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:03 amIt is delicious!
Brittany says
October 25, 2017 at 10:24 pmMy grandma used to make apple butter but I’ve never tried it with pumpkin!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:03 amWell time to try!
danielle says
October 25, 2017 at 9:26 pmomg this sounds simply divine!! I will have to try this for sure!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:03 amIt is divine!
Sarah says
October 25, 2017 at 9:14 pmThis looks delicious! I love all things pumpkin. I have not seen any recipe like this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:01 amWell that’s weird, but here you are now!
Felicia @ The Starving Chef says
October 25, 2017 at 8:41 pmSeriously…YUM! I’ve never tried to make pumpkin butter but this recipe has me convinced I need to at least try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:01 amIt is so easy!
Taylor Kiser says
October 25, 2017 at 8:40 pmLove how easy this is! So delicious that I’ll want to spread it on everything!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 26, 2017 at 7:01 amYes, everything!!
Lexie says
October 25, 2017 at 4:16 pmSo easy! And that looks absolutely amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 5:54 pmIt TASTES amazing 😉
Zaleina @ Simply Zal says
October 25, 2017 at 4:04 pmI can smell it already! If we put them in jars as gifts, do we have to do the whole canning sterilization process? Or I could tell them to eat it quickly? 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 5:54 pmI don’t know how to sterilize so I’d just say…dig in!
Jenna Urben says
October 25, 2017 at 3:35 pmI love how minimalistic your recipe is! This looks so yummy 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 5:53 pmGotta let that good pumpkin love shine!
Vicky says
October 25, 2017 at 3:30 pmI need to try this, your pumpkin butter looks delicious. I don’t use our slow cooker nearly enough 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 5:52 pmThis will be just the thing to break it out for!
Tami @ The Inspiration Lady says
October 25, 2017 at 2:48 pmOoh, this looks so good! I’ve actually never tried pumpkin butter but I so need to make this! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 5:52 pmYes you do then!
Kimberly says
October 25, 2017 at 12:36 pmYum! I love everything pumpkin this time of year. I will definitely be giving this a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:24 pmThe more pumpkin the better!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
October 25, 2017 at 11:53 amYum, I love pumpkin butter, but have never thought to make my own. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:23 pmWell of course make your own!
Tracey says
October 25, 2017 at 10:35 amThis looks amazing and so easy to make. I am going to try this this week. WIsh me luck 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:23 pmLet me know!! It is so yummy (and so easy)!
Amanda says
October 25, 2017 at 10:21 amI have a few cans of pumpkin in my pantry right now……Thank you for the recipe! I am going to make some this week! Looks so yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:23 pmYou won’t be disappointed 😉
Harmony, Momma To Go says
October 25, 2017 at 10:13 amwait Pumpkin (apple/pear) butter is not butter?!?!?!? Okay I’m dumb! I love the idea of something that tastes like pumpkin pie up on my toast! I might need to try this! I’m not a big cooker/baker
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:22 pmNo active cooking or baking required here!
Kate says
October 25, 2017 at 9:00 amOMG this looks amazing! Going to try it this weekend! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:21 pmLet me know! Enjoy!
Laina Turner says
October 25, 2017 at 8:41 amOk, I am drooling. I love pumpkin and all recipes that come out this time of year. But this one is OMG amazing looking. Just added ingredients to my grocery list.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:20 pmLiterally all you need is a spoon, haha! It is SO good!
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says
October 25, 2017 at 8:24 amThis looks yummy and I like that you can make it in the slow cooker. I love jellies, jams, and butters! So I’m sure I would like pumpkin butter as well.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:20 pmYes you will! I think the best fruit spread!
Renee says
October 25, 2017 at 8:07 amThis looks absolutely to die for!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:19 pmIt is SO good!
Nicole Kauffman says
October 25, 2017 at 8:03 amOh my, this looks amazing! Going to have to break out that slow cooker 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:19 pmYes!! Get that baby out!
candy says
October 25, 2017 at 8:01 amWe make apple butter every year and pumpkin butter will now be added to our list. Using the slow cooker is perfect.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 1:19 pmALL the fruit butters during the season <3
AJ Sefton says
October 25, 2017 at 7:45 amOh my! So unusual but can’t wait to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 25, 2017 at 7:47 amHow so?
AJ Sefton says
October 25, 2017 at 7:56 amWe don’t tend to use pumpkins so much here (except for Halloween lanterns) so just about anything using them is pretty unusual. Never heard of pumpkin butter at all, nor anything similar to it.