For all you pumpkin lovers out there; relish this thick, creamy pumpkin butter. Perfect on toast, muffins, or in this case, brownie cupcakes.
Don't let the name fool you like it did when I first heard of it. A family friend suggested we give it a try, and at first I thought it was a stick of butter with pumpkin pie spice...I was wrong. Really wrong.
Pumpkin butter is actually like apple butter. It's a creamy, light spread with a subtle sweetness and hints of autumn spices...it's delicious! 😀
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Brownie Cupcakes & Pumpkin Butter
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
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Brownie Cupcakes:
- 1 box dark chocoalte brownie mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pumpkin Butter:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
For Brownie Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a cupcake tin.
- In the bowl of your standmixer, combine all ingredients called for the brownie cupcakes. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Evenly divide the batter into the cupcake tin and bake for 25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely.
For Pumpkin Butter:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir all the ingredients called for the butter.
- Stir occasionally, but let simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes until the mixture is a deep color and has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Brownie Cupcakes & Pumpkin Butter
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
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Brownie Cupcakes:
- 1 box dark chocolate brownie mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pumpkin Butter:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
For Brownie Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a cupcake tin.
- In the bowl of your standmixer, combine all ingredients called for the brownie cupcakes. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Evenly divide the batter into the cupcake tin and bake for 25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely.
For Pumpkin Butter:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir all the ingredients called for the butter.
- Stir occasionally, but let simmer on low for about 30-40 minutes until the mixture is a deep color and has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
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xo,
Tammy<3
Comedy Plus says
I so love pumpkin. It's may favorite fall food.
Have a fabulous day my friend. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
AnnMarie says
Oh, how delicious it will be when I make this! I love pumpkin and have all the ingredients on hand. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
speedy70 says
Mamma mia che golosità cara...... copio, grazie!!!!
tedeternura.com says
AMIGA MÍA que sabor tan rico deben tener tus BROWNIES, el sabor de calabaza me encanta en los dulces . Voy a tener que animarme y prepararlos.
UN BESO Y UN BUEN FIN DE SEMANA QUERIDA :)))
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Tammy, I guess you made this post for me today as I am one of those pumpkin lovers out there. What a tasty post this is. I have never had Pumpkin butter before, and you were not alone, I also had a stick of butter with spices in my head as well. But now I see what you mean, it looks awesome. I have to try this one. I enjoyed your recipe using the pumpkin butter and I would think it is like a little bit of heaven. Thanks for sharing.....Hope that you have a blessed weekend..Dottie 🙂
Chiara says
I'm not a pumpkin lover, I'm so sorry...Wish you a great weekend, blessings my dear, xoxo
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I ate pumpkin butter a long long time ago and never thought of it again until today. Yummo!
Madonna says
These look so moist. Great photos
Madonna
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Adita says
Una maravilla de postre, para esta tarde merendar con un café¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ besos
Kim says
This pumkin butter really looks good! I bet it would be great on muffins too!!!! Love this recipe, Tammy!
Kathy says
OMGosh! I love pumpkin and this pumpkin butter looks absolutely divine!
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, Unlike most folks, I'm not really into pumpkin flavored products. However, pumpkin butter is an exception! I do enjoy it on a fresh biscuit or muffin...soothing and provides comfort! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Mila says
Hi! Wonderful photos! And I have never tried or made pumpkin butter, really new and interesting recipe for me! Going to bookmark it! 🙂
Cheers!
Choc Chip Uru says
Yum, this pumpkin butter looks so good! Perfect with a toasted italian bread 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
~~Nee~~ says
Hi Tammy , Pumpkin butter sound delicious ... I had a great crop of pumpkins this year and this recipe is a keeper . I freeze lots of pumpkin puree for dishes and this is one is of the best . thanks for sharing , I am pinning ;-D
Linda says
Sounds amazing!
Medeja says
Pumpkin butter would be so nice with many things! sounds really delicious!
Hayley @ Hay In A Day says
What a great idea! A perfect seasonal recipe! A must try for Halloween 🙂 #recipeoftheweek
ritu says
This pumpkin butter is an absolute delight. Great recipe.:)
Laura says
Sounds yummy. I love pretty much anything pumpkin. xo Laura
Danelle says
Sounds delicious! I love chocolate and pumpkin together.
Silvia Brisi says
Dear Tammy, it's really delicious!!
Miriam says
Hi Tammy, the combination of pumpkin and chocolate is really great, and that pumpkin butter looks stunning! Nice job!
All the best,
Miriam.
Susan says
This sounds wonderful right now and perfect for fall. I'd love to try this.
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Pumpkin butter is one of my favorite spreads! Yours looks delicious! You know, pumpkin pie spiced butter doesn't sound too bad either! lol
Liz says
I love apple butter, so I'm sure pumpkin butter would hit the spot, too! And with chocolate brownie cupcakes? Sounds like heaven!
ela@GrayApron says
Oh mine! What a combo! Chocolate and pumpkin - got to be good!
Alison says
What an unusual idea for using up pumpkins, will have to try it
Barbara says
I've ordered pumpkin butter from American Spoon Foods, but never have made it. Looks marvelous, Ela. So many recipes are combining pumpkin with chocolate...I really must try it!
Rosa says
Irresistibly autumnal! This is such a fabulous tea time treat.
Cheers,
Rosa
Laurence says
This pumpkin butter is such a GREAT idea! and the association with brownies is just wow!
Culinary Flavors says
Great photos and great muffins! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned on our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr! I hope to see you there!
Sherry says
Oh yum~! Thanks for sharing!
Grandma Kc says
Grampy and I were just discussing apple butter last night so I will definitely give this a try! Thank you!
Carrie Groneman says
I LOVE how you began with a brownie mix and I love pumpkin butter. I have never thought to put them together. How to you two eat the delish food since it looks so perfect.! Thanks for linking up at WW Blog Hop. Carrie, A Mother's Shadow
My Family Ties says
This sounds amazing, I have never thought to make butter from pumpkin puree, it sounds like it would taste so deleicious, a great recipe 🙂 #recipeoftheweek
Shari Eckstrom says
I love pumpkin butter and all the fun ways you can use it. Thanks for sharing your fabulous recipe with us this week at Foodie Fridays. Hope to see you again this week. I'm sure you'll be cooking up something delicious!
Blessings,
Shari
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your featureat Katherines Corner tomorrow xo
Krissy Allori {self proclaimed foodie} says
Wow, this looks outstanding! I'm featuring it as one of my favorite picks this week on Wednesday Whatsits. The post will go live tonight at 8pm PST. Thanks for submitting and keep them coming! Krissy