Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter is an easy way to make your very own homemade version of the classic pumpkin spread.

Suitable for Vegan and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

instant pot pumpkin butter served with 3 slices of bread

Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter Sauce is a super easy way to make your very own version of the classic pumpkin spread that has pride of place at every fall, festive and breakfast table.

Plus this homemade Pumpkin Butter is suuuuuuper easy to make, needs just 6 everyday ingredients, minimal prep and just 5 minutes of cook time. And it smells goooooooood too. #justwhatweneed.

Related Recipe : Instant Pot Stuffing.

What is Pumpkin Butter Anyway

Pumpkin Butter is a thick spiced spread that combines pumpkin with apple juice and warming fragrant spices. It is a great way to use up leftover fresh pumpkin when they are in season. But you can also make it with pumpkin purée which yields a darker thicker spread and lets you make this at any time of year.

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With this recipe, you can skip the store-bought pumpkin butter (and all those extra additives) and easily make your own. And you get to control the sweet and spice level. However, if store-bought pumpkin butter helps you cook easier, then feel free to stick with that.

What is so great is that making it in the pressure cooker frees up your stovetop for all the other things you need to be cooking during busy periods like holiday meal prep.

a white bowl filled with instant pot pumpkin butter

Why You’ll ♡ It

  • Quick and easy – done in one pot with 5 minutes of hands-on time.
  • Pantry-friendly – made with pantry items you already own.
  • Make ahead – and keep in the refrigerator till needed.
  • Scale up – scale up this recipe and then package as an edible gift.

My family loves whipping up this Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and all festive occasions. And adding leftover pumpkin butter to sandwiches is soooooo great.

the finished pumpkin butter inside the instant pot

Tools Needed

Ready to see just how fast you can make Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Butter? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you……

How To Make Pumpkin Butter In The Instant Pot

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below. 

  1. Place the pumpkin, sugar, apple juice, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the Instant Pot insert.
  2. Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set on high pressure / manual pressure for 5 minutes.
  3. Allow for a natural pressure release of around 10 minutes, and then carefully open the lid.
  4. With the help of a fork, mash any remaining lumps before cooling.
image collage showing the steps for making instant pot pumpkin butter

Recipe Tips

  • Allow the pumpkin butter to cool down sufficiently before mashing.
  • You can use apple cider instead of apple juice.
  • Cooking time listed does not include time to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.

Recipe Variations

  • Vary the sweeteners: You can use brown sugar instead.
  • Vary the spices: Try it with allspice, ginger, or cloves.
top down view of the finished instant pot pumpkin butter served in a white bowl

Storage

Storing – Stored in an air tight container in the fridge, this will last for up to 10 days.

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.

  • Let cool down then transfer into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.
  • Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
  • Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
  • Store in the freezer for three months.

Chef’s tip ==> store pumpkin butter in ice cube trays for conveniently small, ready to use portions.

Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.

top down view of a dish filled with instant pot pumpkin butter

FAQs

Can I Scale Up The Recipe

Absolutely. Double or triple the ingredients and cook for the same amount of time. Just make sure you don’t fill your Instant pot past the maximum fill line.

Can I Make This Boozy

You sure can. Add in a little bit of vodka or bourbon at the end and you are good to go. Yeap, I’m talking Instant Pot Bourbon Pumpkin Butter for the win.

Can I Make This With Roasted Pumpkin

Yes you can, this adds a great flavor to the pumpkin butter.

side view of the finished instant pot pumpkin butter in a serving dish

Serving Suggestions

More Instant Pot Recipes

If you like this Pumpkin Butter, you’ll want to try these other delicious Instant Pot Recipes:

And for more great pumpkin flavor, be sure to check out this collection of Instant Pot Pumpkin Recipes!

Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

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top down view of a dish filled with instant pot pumpkin butter
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter

Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter is easy to make and full of fall flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Western
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 33kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (450g) diced pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (177mL) apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the pumpkin, sugar, apple juice, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the Instant Pot insert.
  • Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set on high pressure / manual pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Allow for a natural pressure release of around 10 minutes, and then carefully open the lid.
  • With the help of a fork, mash any remaining lumps before cooling.
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Notes

  • Allow the pumpkin butter to cool down sufficiently before mashing.
  • You can use apple cider instead of apple juice.
  • Cooking time listed does not include time to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
  • Vary the sweeteners: You can use brown sugar instead.
  • Vary the spices: Try it with allspice, ginger, or cloves.
There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2469IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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