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5 Minute Sugar Free Pumpkin Butter

Filed Under: Breakfast, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Bake, Paleo, Pumpkin, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, Under 50, Vegan

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Look! I got you exactly what you wanted.

A pumpkin butter recipe!

Oh, um, wow. That’s great.

Isn’t it?

Yeah. So you got me a recipe for pumpkin butter? (Whatever that is…)

Yes! I know how you love the stuff, and who I am to deprive you of the experience of making it yourself?

Oh yes, Kelly. I do love pumpkin butter, especially because I know what it is. And making it. Love that.

You’re a really bad liar.

I know.

Here, just have a taste of this jar I already made. But I want my recipe back.

Fine, here you go. Can I have a taste of that pumpkin, er, stuff?

Oh wow. Wow. 

This is amazing! It’s sugar free? AND only takes FIVE minutes to make?!?!?

See, I told you I knew what you wanted.

Can I have that recipe back?

5 Minute Sugar Free Pumpkin Butter

I know this is what you want. Spread it on toast, eat it on oatmeal, or get out your spoon and wolf down the whole jar. Hey, it’s your gift. Nobody’s judging.

Makes about 1.5 cups at about 10 calories per tablespoon.

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can of pure pumpkin

3T agave nectar (could sub maple or brown rice syrup, or honey for a non-vegan option)

1/2t cinnamon

1/4t ginger

1/4t nutnmeg

1/4t allspice

This is very simple. Throw everything into a pot, whisk it up and bring it to a boil, but don’t stop whisking. Keep whisking, and cook for another minute. Now pour into a (peanut butter) jar, a bowl, or your mouth.

Like I said, nobody’s judging.

Enjoy!

-Kelly M.

 

 

 

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    • Thank you! Foodie gifts are fun to brainstorm. ;) *Confession time* I don't own a proper crock pot (gasp!), so this recipe was conceived with convenience and lack of a crock pot in mind.
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  8. It's like we were having a conversation. Although since I didn't actually try this pumpkin butter stuff, I'm still a little suspicious. For you, I will give it a chance.
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    • Aaw, thanks. I hope you like it, if you do get around to trying it. How did you know? I was like "What would a conversation between Sarah and me sound like?" You'd probably say something funnier and wittier, but that's what I came up with when I was hopped up on pumpkin. Maybe I'll write you for inspiration next time. ;)
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  10. do you think adding xanthan gum and making it thicker would make the consistency thicker and better. Or is it nice and thick on it's own??? BTW....this looks fantastic
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    • Thanks for the question, Tracy Lynn! I've had some issues with the consistency xantham gum gives, and this pumpkin butter really is lovely and thick on its own, so I think you won't need the xantham gum.
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    • Thanks so much for the question, Kierie! I haven't tried this with stevia, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. What I would do is omit the agave nectar and proceed with the recipe as written. Once it has cooked, then add stevia to taste. I haven't tried this myself and therefore can't personally vouch for the results, but I think it should work out just fine. If you give it a go, could you let me know how it works out? Thanks again, and I hope this helps!
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  12. Hi Kelly! I want to make this as a gift to send to my family. This may be a silly question, but does it need to stay refrigerated or can I send it in the mail? Thank you! Lauren
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  13. Just a note: this recipe is not sugar free. Agave nectar is mainly fructose - Fructose is sugar (and a particularly bad one as far as your liver is concerned.)
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    • Thank you for your concern, Lisa! By "sugar-free" we meant processed sugars. If you would like to omit natural sugars as well, you could make the recipe without the agave and then add liquid stevia to taste.
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  14. Agave is still a sugar. It has an impact on your glucose, fyi and you body does not know the difference between white sugar and agave. Sugar is sugar is sugar. I think you need to make note of that in case someone like a diabetic sees this and thinks it is safe to not count.
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    • Hi Danielle! This is an old recipe so my views have definitely changed since I posted this. I've been on a low carb diet for a few years now so all my recent recipes are (actually) sugar free. Hope this helps!
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  15. I wasn't able to read through comments but can you can this? I'm looking to give as a gift and would like it to be shelf stable. Thanks!
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    • Hi Lydia! I'm afraid this will spoil if kept at room temperature for too long. That being said, you could definitely still give it as a gift as long as you keep it in the fridge until right before you bring it to whomever you're giving it to, then tell them to put it in the fridge. Hope that helps and happy holidays!
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