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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Butter

Traditional pumpkin butter gets a twist from dark chocolate. Perfect for breakfast OR dessert.
Course Desserts, Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, comfort food, dessert, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin butter, pumpkin puree, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 82kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

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

Please make sure you use pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie mix. 
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8275IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg