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This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It's sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you'll never go back to the store-bought kind! #pumpkinbutter #pumpkinbutterrecipe #pumpkinrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #fallrecipes #fallbreakfastideas #fallbreakfasts #recipe

This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It’s sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind!

glass jar of pumpkin butter. a bagel slice is in the background

I have a lot of favorite things about fall. These cookies, that smoothie, cooler weather, and pumpkin spice lattes…just to name a few. I also love going to a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin.

Like I mentioned last week, the kid inside me loves to carve a pumpkin every year and roast the seeds. It’s something that I grew up doing with my family and will continue to do with the hubster.

And when I’m at the pumpkin patch, I always browse around the gift shop. I love looking at all of the homemade jams, jellies, butter and cider. And I always end up buying a few jars of pumpkin and apple butter to take home.

Even though I make my own apple butter every year, I just can’t resist the canned kind, either. But when I crack open that jar, I’m reminded that my homemade version is a lot better. The same goes with homemade pumpkin butter.

glass jar full of pumpkin butter sitting on wood serving board

Trust me when I say that this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter is better than the kind found at pumpkin patches and stores. It’s fresh, decadent, and made with just a few simple ingredients. What could be easier than that?

And just like my apple butter, this spread is made in the slow cooker. And that means that you can prep the ingredients and then forget about it while the slow cooker does its thing.

Once this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter simmering away, your house will be filled with the aroma of fall. And nothing beats that on a cool, fall day. It also makes a great gift to deliver in a mason jar for parties or Thanksgiving. But for me, I usually devour this spread way too fast to give it away. Maybe I need to work on that…

So grab that can of pumpkin and prepare this easy and oh-so delicious Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter. With an irresistible taste and creamy texture, you’ll be spreading this butter on just about everything!

jar of pumpkin butter with wooden spoon resting on top

Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Butter

This homemade pumpkin butter comes together with few ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make Crockpot pumpkin butter: 

  • Pure pumpkin puree
  • Apple cider
  • Granulated sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Pumpkin pie spice 

How to Make Pumpkin Butter

This easy pumpkin recipe requires almost no hands on prep work! Here are the basic steps to making this pumpkin spread at home: 

  1. Add the ingredients to a slow cooker and stir well. 
  2. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours. 
  3. Pour into a mason jar and let cool completely. Refrigerate any leftovers. 

Pumpkin Butter Uses

This spread combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It’s sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind!

Besides eating it straight from the jar, I love to add this to my oatmeal in the mornings. It will take your breakfast to a whole new, pumpkin level. Trust me!

How Long Does Pumpkin Butter Last? 

Pumpkin butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

close up of jar of pumpkin butter with spoon and bagel slice in the background

Tips for the Best Pumpkin Butter

  • Make sure to buy pure pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and flavored, whereas pumpkin puree is just plain pumpkin. 
  • One reader suggested that 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice was too strong in this recipe. You may want to start with 1/2 tablespoon and then increase from there, depending on your tastes.
  • I used plain, non-alcoholic apple cider for this recipe. I’ve never made it using spiced cider. 

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This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It's sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you'll never go back to the store-bought kind!
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It's sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you'll never go back to the store-bought kind!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin recipe, slow cooker recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 pint

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) pure pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ½-2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (see note below)**

Instructions

  • Add the pumpkin, apple cider, white sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to a slow cooker. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until butter has reached your desired consistency, stirring every hour.
  • Pour butter into a mason jar (or other airtight container) and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • **Another reader suggested that 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice was too strong in this recipe. You may want to start with 1/2 tablespoon and then increase from there, depending on your tastes.
  • Pumpkin butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Lightly adapted from Skinny Ms.
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By Gayle | November 2, 2015

Comments

  1. Mir says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:41 am

    I've never had pumpkin butter, but it's been on my list of things to try forever! It's so cool that you used a slow cooker to make it, too! It looks so good!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Thank you, Mir!
      Reply
  2. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I bet this just smells amazing when it is cooking in the slow cooker Gayle. I can almost smell it! This spread on a bagel sounds like autumn perfection to me.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:21 am

      It definitely makes your house smell like fall, Dannii! And it's the best when spread on a bagel! :)
      Reply
  3. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Oh my gosh, I have ALWAYS wanted to try pumpkin butter at home and you totally just gave me every reason in the book to make it happen! I seriously LOVE that this is made in the crockpot, Gayle! I can only imagine the amazing smells while it cooks!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Thanks for the pumpkin love, Sarah!
      Reply
  4. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Gayle, I love the idea of pumpkin butter!!!! what a great idea and love that I can make this in the slow cooker! yummm!!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:21 am

      It's the best when it's made in the slow cooker, Alice! And it's so easy, too!
      Reply
      • Satasha says

        August 19, 2020 at 4:42 pm

        I am cooking this pumpkin butter recipe right now in my kitchen! I am so excited to try this! I've never had pumpkin butter before but it looks so good I had to give it a try! My kitchen smells fall amazing in August lol!
      • Gayle says

        August 19, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        I hope you love this Satasha! And I love making pumpkin recipes year round...so good!
  5. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:40 am

    Oh my gosh, I can smell the gorgeous aroma of this pumpkin butter right from the pictures! (Gorgeous pictures by the way!) And the slow cooker part makes it even more perfect.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Than you, Kate! Using my slow cooker in the fall, especially with pumpkin, is a favorite of mine!
      Reply
  6. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Oh, I bet this is delicious!!! I love to make apple butter in my slow cooker, but I've never tried a pumpkin version. This is a must-make this season!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Thanks, Blair!
      Reply
  7. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Mmmm, I can just imagine how amazing this made your house smell :) I love that you made it in the slow cooker too! Homemade pumpkin butter would totally beat anything from the store any day! So so good!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Thanks, Kelly! Homemade pumpkin butter is definitely better than the store bought kind, and so easy, too! :)
      Reply
  8. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Yum! I love the idea of swirling this into my oatmeal! This makes for a great gift!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:23 am

      This would definitely make a great gift! Thanks, Annie!
      Reply
  9. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:46 am

    I love everything pumpkin, so I can't believe I've never had pumpkin butter! This would be the perfect comfort food mixed in with some oatmeal!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Oatmeal and pumpkin butter is one of my go-to breakfasts lately! Thanks, Rachelle!
      Reply
  10. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:53 am

    We are on the same wavelength with our slow cooker recipes this morning, Gayle! Would you believe I've never had pumpkin butter? After seeing this version I know I'm going to have to give it a try! I love that it's made in the slow cooker - I bet that gives it amazing flavor!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Oh I think you would love pumpkin butter, Kristine! It's so easy to make and so delicious. It definitely screams fall to me! :)
      Reply
  11. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:18 am

    This pumpkin butter looks fab, Gayle! Love the spices and flavour. I definitely want to give this a try! :D
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Thank you, Jess!
      Reply
  12. Jen | Baked by an Introvert says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I can just imagine how amazing your house smelled while this was cooking. I've got to make this pumpkin butter!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Jen! It's SO good! :)
      Reply
  13. mira says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I'm so excited to try to make homemade pumpkin butter! Great idea Gayle! Looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Thank you, Mira! I've been eating this on everything! :)
      Reply
  14. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I haven't been to the pumpkin patch here yet, but I'm with you- Iove the cute little store with all their jarred pumpkin delicacies! This pumpkin butter would be sure to stand out as THE winner if our pumpkin patch store sold it! I LOVE this, Gayle! All of fall's deliciousness in one butter? OMG, Dangerous! I want to slather this on ALL THE THINGS! I love that it is made in the slow cooker too! This is perfect, my dear! Pinned! Cheers! <3
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thanks, Cheyanne! This pumpkin butter is kind of dangerous. I've pretty much been eating it on just about everything! :)
      Reply
  15. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I've never tried pumpkin butter! I love apple butter so I will have to try this!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Thanks, Kelly! Hope you like it if you try it!
      Reply
  16. Harriet Emily says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:42 am

    This pumpkin butter looks so delicious and creamy Gayle! I love that it's made in a slow cooker too. Yum!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Thanks, Harriet!
      Reply
  17. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I'm imagining this on crepes with cinnamon sugar... so delicious!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks, Medha!
      Reply
  18. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Mmm this looks so delicious Gayle, I have actually never made my own Pumpkin Butter, that clearly needs to change!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks, Manali! I think you would love pumpkin butter! :)
      Reply
  19. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Well now I feel like I'm totally missing out because I've never had pumpkin butter! Now I must make it right away. And I just so happen to have all these ingredients on hand : )
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      You would love it, Natalie!
      Reply
  20. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Is it weird that I've never made any kind of butter?? They all sound so incredible but my laziness gets the best of me! Lol. I love that this is made in the slow cooker, makes it so much more achievable for us lazy ones!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      This slow cooker recipe was made for when you don't feel like making a time consuming recipe! And it's literally SO easy...I think you would love it! :)
      Reply
  21. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I've never tried pumpkin butter, but I'm a HUGE apple butter fan. I've made my great-grandmother's recipe for years and I suppose I've been out of the loop when it comes to other butters out there! I have got to try this!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Oh I'm sure your Grandma's apple butter is good! I love making that too, and this was my first time making pumpkin butter. If you love pumpkin, then you'll enjoy this, Keri! :)
      Reply
  22. Nora | Savory Nothings says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Gayle, I wish I could taste this right through my screen! I love apple butter, but for some reason I have never had pumpkin butter so far. I definitely need to change this, it looks absolutely amazing!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks for the kind words, Nora!
      Reply
  23. marcie says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I love DIY recipes like this -- homemade is always so much better! I've never made apple or pumpkin butter, and I have no idea why? This looks like the ultimate fall spread!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks, Marcie!
      Reply
  24. Ami@NaiveCookCooks says

    November 3, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Gayle I am loving everything pumpkin this season and with November already being here ( Can you believe it?! I am still in denial mode!), I need to try this asap and since I got a slow cooker, I am always on the hunt for slow cooker recipes hehe!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Thanks, Ami! This is the perfect fall slow cooker treat!
      Reply
  25. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    November 3, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Yay for all things Fall! I want to put this pumpkin butter on everything!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 3, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      It's SO good!
      Reply
  26. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    November 3, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I really had no idea what was in pumpkin butter (other than pupmkin, of course) but... uhm,.. yum!! This sounds delicious!! I want to spread it on everything!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 3, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks, Jess!
      Reply
  27. Ashley says

    November 3, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I have not had pumpkin butter in far too long! Love love love that this can be made in the crockpot!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 3, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you, Ashley!
      Reply
  28. Linda @ Veganosity says

    November 3, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    This looks so easy and fun to make! Thanks for the great recipe, Gayle.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you, Linda!
      Reply
  29. Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:31 am

    I've never had apple or pumpkin butter before and I really do want to try it. I've seen them at the grocery store, but now I want to make some from scratch. Your recipe is so simple and easy. Too bad I don't have a slow cooker. I need to find one that is reliable and doesn't heat up too fast.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 4, 2015 at 9:23 am

      I think you would love it, Neeli! It's so easy to make and full of flavor! You could also make it on the stove, too.
      Reply
  30. Catherine says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Dear Gayle, I love that you used the slow cooker to make this! I love that you can almost make anything in a slow cooker...I should use mine more often. Your pumpkin butter sounds perfect! xo, Catherine
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Thanks for the kind words, Catherine! I love finding new ways to use my slow cooker!
      Reply
  31. Nikki says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing this. I love pumpkin and was thinking of making this and sharing them also with people I work with. Is it safe to double to triple the ingredients (making for 24 or so people) when cooking a batch?
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      December 7, 2016 at 4:52 pm

      Hi Nikki! I'm sure your co-workers will love this! I've never doubled or tripled the batch before so I can't say for sure, but I'm sure it would turn out just as good. Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  32. Cindy says

    September 25, 2017 at 11:05 am

    Can this be canned instead of putting in the refrigerator?
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 25, 2017 at 11:21 am

      Hi Cindy! I've never canned the pumpkin butter, so I can't say for sure whether it would turn out. I'm sorry about that but hope you enjoy if you try it!
      Reply
  33. Betty D says

    October 9, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I made this recipe x 6 this past weekend (three 29oz cans of pumpkin from Costco...lots to share). It's pretty good, but my one comment is that this calls for far too much pumpkin spice - and this from someone who usually doubles the spices called for in a recipe. I did start with McCormick spice - which has allspice - and ended up with Walmart's brand - which has cloves instead. That might have been part of the difference, but still, just too much heat and I added extra brown sugar to even out the flavor. The apple cider is a nice touch and I may make this again, but will cut the spice to 1/2 to 3/4 of what's called for. Thanks for the recipe - the slow cooker is *definitely* the way to do this!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      October 9, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      Glad you were able to adjust it to your tastes, Betty! Thanks for sharing!
      Reply
  34. Cynthia Traverse says

    September 25, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    I am hoping to try this recipe in the next couple of days. I was wondering if you had any idea about the carbs in the pumpkin butter. I am a diabetic and I would like to know if possible. Also, have you known anyone to make this recipe with sugar substitute (like Splenda, for example)? Thanks. I love your recipes.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 25, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Hi Cynthia! Unfortunately, I don't know anything about carbs in pumpkin. Maybe an online nutrition calculator could help with that? Also, I haven't made with a sugar substitute either, so I can't say how that would turn out. Sorry about that! Hope you love this if you try it and thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  35. Tammy says

    September 28, 2019 at 10:49 am

    I used caramel apple cider instead and it was the best thing this side of heaven.
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      September 29, 2019 at 11:06 am

      That sounds delicious, Tammy! Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know how it turned out!
      Reply
  36. Madonna says

    June 23, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Hi Gayle, 🎃 butter is the best. We were camping and I brought a large can of pumpkin butter and spices...oh boy did I attract attention. We made a couple of new friends to meet up with when we decided to camp again.

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      June 23, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed this, Madonna! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply

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