Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Butter is bursting with fall flavors and perfect on bread, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and just about anything else! Make it ahead!
2sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg (optional)
Pinchsalt
1/4cupplus 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
1/4cuphoney
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin puree. Beat until very well combined. Continue beating, gradually adding the remaining pumpkin puree, until completely incorporated. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until thick and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Serve or store in the fridge in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before using.
Notes
If you use fresh pumpkin puree, make sure it's not too watery. If it has a lot of extra moisture, wrap in cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess water.