Brooklyn in the fall is easy to love. Then again, isn’t everything about fall just dreamy? I could leaf peep, apple pick, and swim in Italian cashmere all day (anyone hiring?).
Speaking of Italian cashmere, I am obsessed with this polka dot beauty. What’s on your fall wish list?! I want to know!
While you think on that, and I debate my potential purchase, let’s talk pumpkin butter for a minute, ok? I made some yesterday! It’s vegan, sugar free, and will someone please stop me from eating it straight from the jar, because it’s almost all gone! Yes, It’s good good stuff.
So good in fact, you should probably go make some right now; it’s easy! All you need is canned pumpkin puree (or make your own!), apple juice, spices (ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg), maple syrup, lemon, and a few minutes. And, go!
 (Vegan) Maple Pumpkin Butter – Baker by Nature
Makes about 2 cups
1 – 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
1/2 cup apple juice
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
In a large saucepan combine pumpkin, apple juice, maple syrup, and spices, stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the mixture has thickened, stir in lemon juice and adjust spices to your liking. Once the pumpkin butter has cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Liz says
Gosh, I think this just might usurp apple butter! It sounds amazing!
Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says
I love pumpkin butter! I just made a batch last week, but I love that you added maple in yours – such a yummy idea Ashley!
That jcrew sweater is so cute! I wish the weather here was cool enough for sweaters…a few more weeks then we’ll have our sweater weather 🙂
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Mmmmmmm…. I love pumpkin butter and the addition of maple only would make it more delicious!
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says
New York in the fall is beyond gorgeous and this pumpkin butter is as well. I would eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Kristi@My San Francisco Kitchen says
oooh this looks delicious! Great job 🙂
CCU says
I would use this forever my friend 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kari@Loaves and Dishes says
I am dreaming of all the wonderful ways to enjoy this pumpkin butter!
Ashley Bee says
NEEED to make this!
Caroline says
I would have never guessed pumpkin butter was so easy to make. I’m beyond tempted to make it, but at the same time know I shouldn’t because I would probably polish the batch off in a couple days! Ahhh sounds amazing!
baker street says
On my way to the kitchen as I type this! This looks too good not to try! 🙂