I just picked up Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter and it’s super yummy and insanely sweet. So I decided to make a healthy copycat recipe! While you can make this recipe with the full amount of sugar, I also show you how to make delicious sugar free pumpkin butter. This way, diabetics and health-conscious individuals can also enjoy this special seasonal treat.
If you love pumpkin, also check out Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with bourbon meringue, Rum Pumpkin Pie, Almond Flour Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Seed Butter, Healthy Pumpkin Tart or No Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie.
Pumpkin butter is the perfect condiment for any pumpkin lover: a creamy, rich pumpkin spread filled with WARM FALL SPICES. In fact, every single spoonful of this vegan pumpkin butter is an explosion of vibrant pumpkin, honey, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg.
And that’s not all, because a splash of lemon juice adds a bright, tangy note that makes pumpkin butter even more VIBRANT.
It also couldn’t be easier to make this naturally gluten free pumpkin butter. So get ready to be wowed by my interpretation of Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Recipe.
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Ingredients in Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Copycat Recipe
So let’s take a look at the ingredients which are basically available at any grocery store. In fact, you can even make TJs pumpkin butter year-round if you’re a pumpkin fan:
Pumpkin: Yes, pumpkin is a fruit. Thanks for asking.
Sugar or Monk Fruit: Make with amazing sugar free monk fruit if you want to dial down the carbs and calories in Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter.
Honey: Adds natural sweetness and complexity to the pumpkin butter.
Lemon Juice: Imparts a fresh taste.
Cinnamon: Adds a warm, sweet-spicy flavor that complements the natural sweetness of pumpkin.
Ginger: Provides a warm, zesty, and slightly spicy flavor that complements the sweetness of the pumpkin and other spices.
Cloves: Contribute warmth, depth, and a unique aromatic quality to pumpkin butter.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg enhances the flavor, aroma, and seasonal charm of pumpkin butter.
Also try: Quick Caramel Sauce.
Equipment You’ll Need to Make This Vegan Pumpkin Butter Recipe
It really couldn’t be easier to make since all you need is a saucepan and a spoon.
How to Make Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter – with Healthy Options
Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions so you can make the perfect pumpkin butter – and even fine-tune it to suit your tastes.
1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar or monk fruit, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg.
2. Cook the Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low.
3. Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the pumpkin butter and adjust the sweetness or spices, if desired.
5. Cool and Store: Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and let the pumpkin butter cool. Transfer it to a jar or airtight container.
How to Make Sugar Free Pumpkin Butter
Simply make the recipe with zero-calorie monk fruit. However, keep in mind that the recipe also includes honey as a second sweetener, which contributes carbs and calories.
Even so, our copycat version has fewer carbs and calories compared to the pumpkin butter sold by Trader Joe’s.
Concerned about sugar? You might also love Lower Sugar Pecan Pie.
Trader Joe’s vs. Cathy’s Cake Salon: How Do the Nutritional Facts Compare?
Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter has 40 calories per tablespoon and 10 grams total carbs.
The sugar free pumpkin butter by Cathy’s Cake Salon, on the other hand, has 12 calories per tablespoon and 2.7 grams total carbs.
So, replacing the refined sugar with zero-calorie monk fruit makes a big difference!
Pro Tips for Perfect Pumpkin Butter
Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin: If you prefer using fresh pumpkin, roast and puree it before adding it to the recipe.
Smooth Texture: The mixture is already quite smooth, but if you’d like an even silkier consistency, you can blend it with an immersion blender or regular blender before cooking.
What to Serve with This Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Enjoy TJs pumpkin butter as a spread on toast, muffins, pancakes, or as a pastry filling, poultry glaze or ice cream topping.
Trader Joe’s even recommends blending it with fat-free cream cheese for a holiday spread.
Trader Joe’s has another great idea too: You can also combine pumpkin butter with sour cream and milk to create a delicious soup.
You might also like Red Wine Poached Pears.
How to Store Pumpkin Butter
Whether you make pumpkin butter with refined sugar or zero-calorie monk fruit sweetener, it’s easy to store this yummy treat. That is, if you don’t gobble it up right away.
Refrigerate Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter
You can refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Freeze This Vegan Pumpkin Butter
You can also freeze this vegan pumpkin butter in an airtight container.
That’s everything you need to know to make the most scrumptious (and easiest) vegan pumpkin butter recipe. If you love gluten free pumpkin treats, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.
Happy Baking!
Want More Easy Sugar Free Desserts?
Here are some of my favorite monk fruit sweetened desserts:
- Keto Red Velvet Cake
- No Bake Almond Flour Cookies
- Pecan-Walnut Deep-Dish Pie
- Persimmon Tart
- Sugar Free Pizza Dough
Recipe Card
Trader Joes Pumpkin Butter (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Spoon or Heatproof Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 15 Ounce Can of Pumpkin Puree (425 grams)
- 6 Tablespoons Sugar or Monk Fruit (60 grams)
- 3 Tablespoons Honey (63 grams)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Ginger
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cloves
- ⅛ Teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar or monk fruit, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg.
- Cook the Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the pumpkin butter and adjust the sweetness or spices, if desired.
- Cool and Store: Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and let the pumpkin butter cool. Transfer it to a jar or airtight container.
Notes
Thanks for sharing the idea. I hadn’t before thought of making pumpkin butter. We love putting it in our oatmeal.
Glad you like it too! It’s a fun one!