Pumpkin Citrus Butter
Elevate your fall-inspired spreads with this luscious Pumpkin Citrus Butter—a velvety blend of pumpkin purée, softened butter, and a touch of honey, brightened by the zesty notes of orange and lemon. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add a cozy depth, while a pinch of salt ties everything together for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes, this effortless recipe creates a smooth, creamy butter that’s perfect for slathering on warm muffins, pancakes, or crusty bread. With no cooking required and a quick chill time, it’s an easy, make-ahead condiment that’s sure to impress at breakfast or holiday gatherings. Let this flavorful spread bring a burst of seasonal joy to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin purée
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin purée and softened unsalted butter. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the honey, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the butter has a uniform texture.
Taste the butter and adjust the sweetness or citrus level by adding more honey or zest as desired.
Transfer the Pumpkin Citrus Butter to a small airtight container or a serving dish.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Bring to room temperature before serving for easy spreading. Enjoy on bread, muffins, pancakes, or as a flavorful addition to recipes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.9 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
