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    Home » Diet

    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter

    Nov 16, 2020 · 21 Comments

    November 16, 2020 by Beth 21 Comments

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    slow cooker pumpkin butter on gluten free toast

    This Pumpkin Butter recipe is homemade but low maintenance because it’s made in the slow cooker. It also uses apples and honey to sweeten it, naturally.

    pumpkin butter in container with mini pumpkins

    What is pumpkin butter?

    Pumpkin Butter is a seasonal treat that I used to love and look forward to every year. Being AIP, store bought Pumpkin Butter is out of the question because it’s usually made with refined white sugar. I’m glad our family can participate in this fun fall treat. I’m also glad that it’s just a little bit healthier than what you would find in the stores.

    apple slice dipped in pumpkin butter with pumpkin in background

    What do you eat pumpkin butter with?

    My son loves all things fruit and this spread is no exception. I keep trying to give him slices of apple to dip but he ends up just licking the Pumpkin Butter right off the apple. He’d prefer to eat it straight out of the jar!

    You can eat this by the spoonful (like my kiddo) or you can try these ideas.

    • Gluten Free Toast (my favorite is Canyon Bakehouse but there’s lots of AIP Reintroductions in that bread)
    • AIP Pumpkin Bread
    • Sweet Potato Toast
    • Banana Pancakes
    • Plantain Waffles

    What is a substitute for pumpkin butter?

    There’s no substitute for Pumpkin Butter but you can also make Apple Butter. I have an AIP friendly recipe here.

    slow cooker pumpkin butter on gluten free toast

    How to make Pumpkin Butter in slow cooker

    1. Place all ingredients and stir until well combined. Cook on high for 4 hours. To prevent scorching, sticking and burning, stir every 90 minutes.

    2. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.

    3. Transfer to bowl to cool completely before covering (make sure it’s airtight) and store in refrigerator.

    steps to making slow cooker pumpkin butter

    Tips for making the BEST AIP Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter.

    • You’ll need a slow cooker or instant pot to make this recipe. If using a instant pot, you’ll just use the slow cooker function and leave the top off.
    • This is the instant pot and slow cooker I use.
    • Make sure you watch this towards the end to make sure that it doesn’t burn.

    If you like this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter, here are other pumpkin recipes.

    • No Bake AIP Pumpkin Pie
    • AIP Pumpkin Pudding
    • AIP Pumpkin Bread
    • Pumpkin Vinaigrette
    • AIP Coconut Pumpkin Panna Cotta
    • AIP Classic BBQ Sauce

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    jar of pumpkin butter surrounded by pumpkins on white background
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    Pumpkin Butter

    This Pumpkin Butter recipe is just like your favorite store brought brand but made with only 6 ingredients. That means it’s a much healthier fall treat. This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP), and paleo diets.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Condiment, Dessert, holiday
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 344kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2 cups Pumpkin Purée or 15 ounce can (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • 1 cup Honey
    • 2 cups Apple diced (about 1 large apple, no peeling necessary)
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients and stir until well combined. Cook on high for 4 hours. To prevent scorching, sticking and burning, stir every 90 minutes.
    • Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.
    • Transfer to bowl to cool completely before covering (make sure it’s airtight) and store in refrigerator.

    Notes

    • You’ll need a slow cooker or instant pot to make this recipe. If using a instant pot, you’ll just use the slow cooker function and leave the top off.
    • This is the instant pot and slow cooker I use.
    • Make sure you watch this towards the end to make sure that it doesn’t burn.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3tablespoons | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 81g | Vitamin A: 23865IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

    Did you make this recipe? I love hearing your thoughts on my recipes so please rate and comment below.

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    Comments

    1. Margaret says

      October 22, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin butter is right up there with apple butter — must haves!

      Reply
    2. jberry says

      November 02, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      I love a cold yam.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 04, 2018 at 11:06 pm

        Interesting! How do you prepare it? I don't mind cold yam if it were a french fry the night before. . .

        Reply
    3. Cassandra says

      November 02, 2018 at 4:49 am

      I have been on AIP for about 5 months and I don’t eat many snacks, but so enjoy plantain chips and Epic bars when I am away and when we travelled last month. I would so love to win the box and find some more options. Also going to make this pumpkin butter. New to your site and can’t wait to look around and try out recipes!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 04, 2018 at 11:16 pm

        Hi Cassandra, welcome to the community! I'm love plantain chips as well. The ones from sprouts are my favorite. I'm so glad you found my site. I hope you like the recipes. Please come back and leave me comments about the ones you try!

        Reply
    4. manda says

      November 01, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      I like the coconut crunch

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 01, 2018 at 7:47 pm

        I'll have to try that one!

        Reply
    5. David Heath says

      October 31, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Pumpkin Butter

      Reply
    6. Linda Szymoniak says

      October 31, 2018 at 4:31 am

      This is new for me so I haven't really tried anything to have a favorite. Hopefully I'll win the box and have that chance!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 31, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        The Simply AIP box is nice especially when you are new. It's great for trying out new snacks or treats.

        Reply
    7. sarah s says

      October 31, 2018 at 12:03 am

      I really like fresh/freeze-dried fruit and vegetable chips as snacks.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 31, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        Me too. Have you tried my Cucumber Dill Chips? I think they are my favorite veggie snack.

        Reply
    8. Angelica says

      October 30, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      Oh my gosh, can't wait to make this! Prior to AIP I used to can apple butter and give it away for the holidays. I honestly haven't tried To recreate it since, this recipe is the perfect excuse! Would love to smother my cassava flour biscuits with it. Apple and pumpkin go so well together! My fave AIP snack is plantain chips with sardines or salmon.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 31, 2018 at 4:10 pm

        Have you seen my Apple Butter recipe?? You can still have that plus the Pumpkin Butter.

        Reply
    9. Audrey Stewart says

      October 30, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      I love anything from Go Raw.

      Reply
    10. Sarah Williams says

      October 30, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      I love the Casabi crackers.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 31, 2018 at 4:11 pm

        I haven't tried them yet but I can't wait to try!

        Reply
    11. Debra DuBois says

      October 30, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      Apple Cider did this recipe 2 weeks ago it was delicious I will be making alot thanks

      Reply
    12. Elizabeth Tarlow says

      October 30, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      My favorite AIP Snack is the JACKSON'S HONEST - SWEET POTATO CHIPS.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 31, 2018 at 4:11 pm

        Love sweet potatoes.

        Reply
    13. Amy C. says

      October 30, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      I haven't tried any of the AIP snacks, but sure hope I win the box. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply

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