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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Butter

One of the things I see a lot of when October rolls around is recipes for pumpkin butter.  After a few years of seeing the recipes, but never actually trying it,  I decided to give it a shot.  You will find many of the traditional ingredients in this recipe that you find in many other pumpkin butter recipes but in the spirit of the belief that “chocolate makes everything better”, I add a bit of dark chocolate for a twist.  The result is a butter with all the tastes of fall that also happens to be perfect for breakfast or dessert.

I want to thank everyone for participating in the Le Creuset Giveaway last week. And thank you for all of your kind words about the anniversary. While I wish I had an “in” with Le Creuset so I could give each of you one of the French ovens unfortunately I could only choose one winner. I’ve contacted the winner via email and once I have confirmed that the email address is valid and I am able to ship to them, I’ll post the winner on the giveaway post.

I really do appreciate each and every one of you and while you might not win the giveaway, this dark chocolate pumpkin butter might help you feel a bit better.

bread with pumpkin butter on plate.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Butter

Traditional pumpkin butter gets a twist from dark chocolate. Perfect for breakfast OR dessert.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Desserts, Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until butter thickens.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, spread on toast, crackers or use as a dip for fruit. Store any leftovers in a covered container for up to a week.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: Breakfast, comfort food, dessert, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin butter, pumpkin puree, sweet

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  • Reply
    Karen Albro
    October 25, 2011 at 9:45 am

    This looks good!

  • Reply
    Jenn's Food Journey
    October 17, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Oh… this sounds perfect for the fall. Ok, it sounds perfect for anytime because I’m with you, chocolate makes everything taste better!

  • Reply
    Tattoo Momma
    October 17, 2011 at 7:56 am

    Had never thought of but it sounds like a nice fall morning treat for the Momma.

  • Des

    Hey! I'm Des!

    Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.

    Read more »