Gluten Free Spiced Pumpkin Butter
Thick, warmly spiced, and deeply autumnal, this pumpkin butter is the kind of spread that makes everything it touches taste like a special occasion. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just a straightforward stovetop simmer that comes together beautifully. The combination of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric gives it a complex, layered warmth that goes well beyond your average pumpkin spice moment, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep things interesting. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the earthiness of the pumpkin purée. You'll know it's ready when a spoon dragged through the center leaves a clean line that holds — a satisfying little test that makes the whole process feel almost meditative. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it straight from the jar — no judgment here. It thickens even further as it cools, so what comes out of the pan becomes something truly luscious by the time it hits the table.
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16 servings
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, salt, and water in a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, stirring frequently.
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