If fall had a flavor, I’m convinced it would be this Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter. It’s rich and velvety with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger that wrap around you like your favorite blanket. The best part? It all comes together in the slow cooker, filling your kitchen with the most delicious aroma as it simmers away.
Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it straight from the jar (no shame here!!), this simple homemade treat brings all the cozy fall vibes.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Pumpkin butter is pure comfort in a jar. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients and requires almost no hands-on time, but the result is something that feels special and a little indulgent.
Every spoonful tastes like fall! Sweet, spiced, creamy, and it’s one of those recipes that makes your whole house smell amazing! You’ll want to share it with friends, but don’t be surprised if you end up keeping it all to yourself. It’s that good. 😋
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 15-16 oz. pumpkin puree Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. all spice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the crockpot, mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-3.5 hours. Stir once an hour to prevent scorching.
- Allow to cool. The butter will thicken as it cools.
- Store in the refrigerator or freeze to preserve.
Notes
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FAQ's
Pumpkin butter is made of sugar and spice and pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix).
Unfortunately, no. Pumpkin butter is not safe for home canning because of its low acidity. However, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for three months.
Absolutely! Just make sure your purée is thick and not watery. Use sugar or pie pumpkins—not carving pumpkins—for the best flavor.
Deb’s top tips
If you don’t have all the individual spices on hand, pumpkin pie spice is a great shortcut. And don’t be afraid to double the batch—this stuff goes fast, and it makes a thoughtful fall gift when spooned into a little jar and tied with twine.
If you want to thin out the butter, use a splash of apple cider or apple juice.
More pumpkin recipes
If you enjoy this recipe, here are more favorite pumpkin recipes from the blog:
If you’re on a pumpkin kick, don’t miss my soft and chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Made with cake mix, they’re easy and full of fall flavor. My Pumpkin Pancakes are a family favorite for chilly weekend mornings.
The Pumpkin Bread is another sweet treat that starts with a cake mix and never lasts long on the counter! It's tasty, easy to make and another fall favorite!
Serving with
Are you wondering what to serve this on? Well the short answer is everything! 😋 Seriously though this is delicious on dinner rolls, English muffins or sliced bread.
- Slathered on pull apart cinnamon rolls, it takes them to a whole new level!
- You could stuff these homemade cream cheese danish with the delicious pumpkin butter recipe. Wouldn't that be wonderful for brunch? Now that sounds amazing!
- These Brown Sugar Stuffed Cookies would be lovely with a dollop of this easy slow cooker pumpkin butter instead of jam?!!
- You can even add it to the top of ice cream - wouldn't this be delicious over a homemade vanilla ice cream?!!!
Wrapping it up
There’s something so comforting about recipes that make the house smell amazing while they cook, and this Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter does exactly that. It’s simple to make, wildly delicious, and just the thing to bring a little seasonal magic to your kitchen.
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love it if you left a comment or a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. Better yet, snap a photo and tag me—I always love seeing what you’re making!
Chance Rider says
Looks delicious!
What serving size is the NI based on? For example, 1 tablespoon, 2 ?
Thank you!
Thanks
Bowl Me Over says
About three tablespoons Chance. Enjoy the recipe!!
ColleenB.~TX. says
giving 5 stars for the easyness of the recipe; plus it is such a great item to put in gift baskets.
I don't do any canning anymore, so I do have plenty of them 4oz. jars. for homemade items just like this.
Thank you much for sharing this recipe.
Bowl Me Over says
You're so welcome Colleen! We just love pumpkin butter and making it in the slow cooker is a game changer! And yes, it's perfect for hostess gifts and gift baskets, what a treat!! I'm glad you're enjoying the recipe!
JessicaK says
Hi!
I'm extremely excited to try this recipe. I have a couple of questions, first. How long is the shelf life? If I freeze it, what is the best way to store it? I want to make some for my coworkers as I return from maternity leave next week and want to make sure I can share all of the information with them!
Bowl Me Over says
Hey Jessica - thanks so much for stopping by the blog! You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Free up to three months in a small airtight container. I use 1/2 pint containers (I put a link in the blog post under Equipment.) Small containers ensure the pumpkin butter is used timely. You can freeze it up to three months. Enjoy! And congratulations on your little one!!
Bambi says
If I were to double this recipe, do I need to bump up the time in the crockpot?
Bowl Me Over says
Not really, I've doubled it and it really didn't take that much longer, maybe 1/2 hour at the most. Enjoy Bambi!
Erika says
How much apple butter does this make
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks for asking, Erika - this makes about 3 1/2 cups. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Joe says
Hello.
Can you water bath this to be able to store it in the pantry
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks for asking Joe - I don't believe so, however it freezes well and I use that method to store it.
Lori V says
I'm so happy you found a seasonally delicious recipe to try from my site. Now I'm craving all things pumpkin 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Oh my gosh, it was so hard to decide! This is the BEST recipe and I so appreciate the opportunity to share it with my readers. Thank you!
Brandi Burgess says
What a great easy recipe for the crock pot! Love this one!
Bowl Me Over says
Totally! The easiest and the BEST!!!
Nikki says
One of my favorite decadent treats for the fall season!
Michaela Kenkel says
This is the perfect choice for our fall round! I can only imagine how amazing your whole house smelled while this pumpkin butter was in your crock pot. I got the goods to make it today, and I can't wait!
Jennifer A Stewart says
Seeing this I can smell fall in the air and certainly in my kitchen! There is an orchard not too far from our new house and we are taking a trip there in the next two weeks and this is now on my list to make! Such a great idea for edible gift too!
Erin Parker says
I'm on board for all things PUMPKIN this time of year, and I love the idea of slathering this pumpkin butter onto a homemade biscuit. Or toast. Or a roll. (Basically, any carb.)
Such a great recipe that's easy to make! Also, thank you for the tip about not doing home canning due to low acidity.
Healing Tomato says
Did you say pumpkin butter? How have I not made it already? It looks amazing and so easy to make. I think I can make a huge batch and enjoy it all day.
Bowl Me Over says
You definitely need to Rini - it's just delicious and easy to make!!
Madi says
I love pumpkin butter! Making it in the slow cooker is brilliant!
michele says
I can hardly wait to try this pumpkin better if only to have that amazing aroma inside of my house! Ive never thought of doing this in a crock pot... Brilliant!
Amy Nash says
This sounds INCREDIBLE! I'm going to make this next week when my in-laws are visiting just so much house smells amazing, lol!
Kathy says
I love pumpkin butter and this is absolutely delicious! I tried it on bagels with a little bit of cream cheese and it was the best!! My husband like his on toast.
Julie Menghini says
I grew up loving apple butter and pumpkin butter sounds absolutely amazing. I can't wait to try it on some warm rolls with one of your great soup recipes!
Angela says
Yum!!! I am definitely going to need to try this recipe out! Tis the season for pumpkin and I love it! You definitely picked a winner.
Sheila Thigpen says
I have all these ingredients in my pantry right now and can't wait to make a batch TODAY!
Bowl Me Over says
You'll love it Sheila, it's so good!