Pumpkin butter

Definition

Pumpkin butter is a spiced spread made from pureed pumpkin cooked with warm spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and sweetener. Not to be confused with pumpkin seed butter. Pumpkin butter can also be made without sugar.

Health considerations

Pumpkin butter may be high in sugar. See: Pumpkin.

Keep in mind

Pumpkin butter may contain butter, individuals allergic to dairy should exercise caution. Pumpkin butter can easily be made at home.

May be found in

Muffins, quick breads, pumpkin bread

References

See: Pumpkin.