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October 18, 2017

Homemade Pumpkin Butter

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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter - Vegan, refined sugar-free, and ready in just 25 minutes! Great on waffles, ice cream, pancakes, grilled cheese, and more!

Sometimes cooking is fun and sometimes cooking is necessary — I’ve never found better solace than standing over a pot at the kitchen stove.

I get asked how I’m doing a lot since dad passed away.  The truth is that 80% of the time, I’m okay.  But it’s hard to not talk about Dad, because even when I’m not talking about him, I’m thinking about him.  There is nothing better in the world than when someone says “Your dad would love this” or “That would make your Dad so happy” or something–anything–that reminds me I’m not the only one thinking of him.

There seems to be no rhyme or reason to how the heart breaks–every grief is unique. I think some hearts are torn apart by a cavernous crack that violently thunders through.  That kind of grief is immediate, sudden, and unforeseen.  From what I’ve seen, that kind of grief does its best to linger for a very long time.  But some hearts, like mine, began splintering long before they finally shattered.  That kind of grief creeps and swells, until it overwhelms the dam we’ve been rebuilding day in and day out.  I think anyone who has watched someone they love suffer a terrible illness would understand.

So yes – 80% of the time, I really am doing okay, because I have been grieving for a long time.  I’m able to console myself with endless incredible memories and the fact that Dad no longer hurts and is able to laugh and run and play with my sister, wherever they are in heaven.

But sometimes, the silver lining isn’t bright enough.  20% of the time–most often when I get caught outside, or in the car, or listening to music, or late at night–I’m not okay.  And if you catch me crying, it’s okay.  You don’t need to ask me what’s wrong.  It’s the same thing that has been wrong since September 29th and will be wrong for the rest of my life, because he isn’t here.  But I’ll be okay.  Just let me have a moment.

David, bless his heart, hasn’t judged me and just lends his quiet presence, despite me cooking and baking obscene amounts of food that I’m not hungry for, just because it keeps me busy and gives me a peaceful spot to be. And you, bless your heart, for being my internet friend who didn’t ask for a side of sad with your pumpkin butter, but chose to read on anyway.  🙂  It means the world to me.

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter - Vegan, refined sugar-free, and ready in just 25 minutes! Great on waffles, ice cream, pancakes, grilled cheese, and more!
Overhead shot of pumpkin butter in the pan.

Homemade Pumpkin Butter | Vegan | Refined sugar-free | Easy Fall Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Butter in mason jar.

Homemade Pumpkin Butter:

Perfect for…

  • waffles & pancakes – topping or mixed into the batter
  • dip for graham crackers, toasted bread, or fruit
  • ice cream topping
  • peanut butter and pumpkin butter sandwiches
  • layered in a grilled cheese sandwich
  • topping for sugar or shortbread cookies
  • in other recipes like pumpkin viennese whirls!

Perfect because…

  • paleo
  • vegan
  • refined sugar-free
  • quick & easy – done in less than 30 minutes
  • pumpkin + spiced = fall-a-palooza

Dipping apples in homemade pumpkin butter.

mikaela | wyldflour

2 Pints Pumpkin Butter

Homemade Pumpkin Butter

5 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup grade A dark maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Watch for the mixture to start steaming and the occasional bubble to break through. Once you see this, continue cooking at just below medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low and leave for 5 additional minutes without stirring. Give it a last, good stir and spoon into mason jars or an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple weeks.
  3. Use on graham crackers, cookies, sliced fruit, ice cream, pancakes and waffles, and more!
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Nutrition

Calories

1089 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

287 g

Protein

1 g
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Seasonal - Fall, Snacks & Apps, Special Diet-Gluten Free, Special Diet-Paleo, Special Diet-Vegan Friendly, Special Diet-Vegetarian Friendly

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Comments

  1. romain | glebekitchen says

    October 21, 2017 at 9:24 am

    I'm thinking the best way to eat this is with a spoon right out of the container! Love the lighting in these pics.
    Reply
  2. Heather says

    October 19, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    Not only does this recipe look delicious, but your pictures are on point! I totally want to make this recipe now. Thinking of you and hoping for brighter days. :)
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    • Mikaela says

      October 20, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Heather - that is very sweet of you. :)
      Reply
  3. Rosa says

    October 18, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    Sending internet hugs your way!
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    • Mikaela says

      October 20, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you, Rosa - I'll take all the hugs I can get!
      Reply
  4. Jamie | A Sassy Spoon says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    I'm not a fan of pumpkin but I gotta say that these photos are making me want to love it! AMAZING
    ★★★★★
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