Pumpkin Apple Butter

Name: Pumpkin Apple Butter Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!); 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced; 1 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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Adding pumpkin to this fast and easy apple butter makes this Pumpkin Apple Butter even more delicious and a fall favorite!

You know it’s September so it’s all about apples and pumpkins around here and what better than combining the two? I am an apple butter girl-I prefer it over jam or jelly any day. I got to thinking when making my Pumpkin Pie Dip the other day that I should try to add some pumpkin to my favorite apple butter recipe.

I don’t do the crockpot method of apple butter making that I see all over Pinterest-I’m the impatient sort when it comes to getting my apple butter fix-I make mine in less than an hour and I promise it’s every bit as delectable as long-cooking versions. Add pumpkin to the mix and this is a fall favorite!

Ingredients

pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
apples
apple juice
brown sugar
cinnamon
nutmeg

Step by step

It is so easy to make this pumpkin apple butter on the stovetop. Simply combine the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. After allowing to cool for 15 minutes, pour into a food processor and blend until smooth. It’s that easy!

Serving suggestions

I like to eat this pumpkin apple butter on toast, biscuits, rolls, or cinnamon chips. It’s also great stirred into oatmeal, as a topping for waffles or pancakes, or anywhere you want to add a little sweet autumn flavor!

FAQs

Can I make this apple butter in a slow cooker instead?

Yes! Cook ingredients in a slow cooker on high for 8 hours, then reduce heat to low for an additional 4 hours.

Can it be made in the Instant Pot?

To make this recipe in the Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 20 minutes and allow a natural release.

What kind of apples should I use?

You can use your favorites but I prefer softer apples like Fuji, Golden Delicious, or McIntosh. You can also mix and match.

Tips for best results

You can blend the pumpkin apple butter with a food processor, immersion blender (affiliate link), or even a regular blender (affiliate link)
If you plan on freezing the apple butter be sure to use freezer-safe jars and leave ½ inch of space to allow for expansion (see this guide to jar selection)

close up of pumpkin apple butter in a mason jar

You might also like my famous Apple Cinnamon Bread, Dutch Apple Crumble Pie, or Peanut Butter Apple Crisp.

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!