You'll love this old-fashioned style spread! This simple crockpot pumpkin butter recipe is a budget-friendly, versatile spread perfect for cozy fall mornings or snacks.
Place all ingredients except for vanilla extract in the crockpot.
Stir to combine everything well.
Replace the lid and cook on high for 1 hour.
Stir and reduce to low heat.
Remove the lid from the crockpot.
Stir often and cook for another 3-4 hours or until it has reduced down, thickened, and darkened.
You will know it is ready when it is a rich color and sticks thick on the spoon.
Scoop with a ladle into jars.
Place in the refrigerator and use within 7-10 days.
Makes two 8 oz jars.
Notes
If you want to can the pumpkin butter to put up, wipe down the edges of the jar until clean. I recommend using a pressure canner rather than the water bath can to be sure it is safe. Process the jars at 10-pound pressure for 30 minutes.