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Pumpkin Jam

Published: Oct 8, 2022 by Lexi

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Like pumpkin pie in a jar (but better), this easy homemade pumpkin jam is bound to be your new fall essential. It's creamy, delicious and packed with seasonal flavors. This pumpkin jam is perfect on toast, yogurt, muffins, waffles, oatmeal and so much more!

Overhead of finished pumpkin butter in a glass pumpkin with a spoon.
This pumpkin jam is perfectly spreadable for toast, waffles, pancakes and more.
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  • Ingredients
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  • Tips and FAQs
  • Other Fall Recipes to Enjoy
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • All the fall flavors: This pumpkin jam might just be our new favorite fall recipe. It's packed with warming fall spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor, and you can add it to just about anything. It's thick, creamy and the perfect condiment to have on hand all fall!
  • Quick and easy: Our pumpkin jam only requires about 20 minutes of active cooking and very little prep work. You can also easily make a big batch at one time and store for several weeks!
  • Super versatile: This pumpkin jam is good on just about anything: muffins, waffles, toast, or even by the spoonful. It can also be used in cocktails and even savory applications, like on a sandwich or paired with cheese and crackers.
  • Naturally vegan: This recipe doesn't contain any dairy or gluten, so it's perfect for just about any dietary needs.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this pumpkin jam:

Overhead of pumpkin butter ingredients including pumpkin and sugar.
You only need a few simple ingredients to whip up this homemade pumpkin jam.

Ingredient Notes

  • Pumpkin: We used canned pumpkin purée in this recipe. Make sure to buy pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie mix (pumpkin purée is pure pumpkin without additives whereas pumpkin pie mix typically contains spices and sweeteners).
  • Pumpkin pie spice: If you can't find any in stores, you can easily make your own. Just whisk together 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1-2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½-1 teaspoon ground cloves and an optional ½ teaspoon allspice. You can multiply the batch and keep it on hand for other fall recipes like this pumpkin spice granola.
  • Orange and lemon juice: Citrus pairs perfectly will the pumpkin, bringing out a brighter flavor. We prefer to use freshly squeezed lemon juice, but for orange, store-bought is fine.
  • Sugar: We use both regular and brown sugar in this recipe. Brown sugar adds a more caramel-like fall flavor, but you could use just one or the other if preferred. You can also substitute with coconut sugar.

Instructions

(1) Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium heat and whisk well until combined. 

(2) Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Whisk often while cooking, making sure to scrape down the sides of the pot as it cooks down.

Left: all ingredients in a saucepan. Right: ingredients mixed together in a saucepan.
This recipe is so easy to make - just add everything to a pot!

(3) Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring to a sealed container to refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Left: thickened mixture in a saucepan. Right: finished pumpkin butter.
The pumpkin jam will thicken further as it cools.

Tips and FAQs

  • Chill before eating: In order for your pumpkin jam to thicken up and absorb all of those fall flavors, we recommend chilling in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours (or even overnight if you're patient enough).
  • Storage: This pumpkin jam stores perfectly in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to three weeks. If you want it to last even longer, keep it in the freezer for 4-6 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  • Perfect gift: Not only is this pumpkin jam delicious for all your fall recipes, but it also makes a great DIY gift. Scoop some of this delicious jam into a mason jar and tie a twine bow around it for the perfect seasonal present.
  • Stir often: Be sure to stir every minute or two while the jam is cooking down to prevent burning.
  • If it's too thick at the end of cooking, whisk in 1-2 tablespoon of water.
  • Uses for pumpkin jam:
    • Spread it on toast or muffins
    • Use in a sandwich (it's great in a fall-inspired panini!)
    • Top waffles, pancakes, french toast, etc
    • Add to overnight oats, warm oatmeal/porridge, chia pudding, or yogurt
    • Add a spoonful to a cocktail for instant fall flavor
    • Serve on a charcuterie board with cheese and crackers
    • Spread atop baked brie
    • Serve with ice cream or other fall desserts
Pumpkin butter on a piece of bread with fall set up.
Add this pumpkin jam to all of your favorite fall recipes!

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Overhead of pumpkin butter in a glass pumpkin with a spoon.

Pumpkin Jam


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Like pumpkin pie in a jar (but better), this easy homemade pumpkin jam is bound to be your new fall essential. It's creamy, delicious and packed with seasonal flavors. This pumpkin jam is perfect on toast, yogurt, muffins, waffles, oatmeal and so much more!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend

 


Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium heat and whisk well until combined. 
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Whisk often while cooking, making sure to scrape down the sides of the pot as it cooks down.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring to a sealed container to refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Notes

Chill before eating: In order for your pumpkin jam to thicken up and absorb all of those fall flavors, we recommend chilling in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours (or even overnight if you're patient enough). 

Storage: This pumpkin jam stores perfectly in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to three weeks. If you want it to last even longer, keep it in the freezer for 4-6 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before using. 

Pumpkin pie spice: If you can't find any in stores, you can easily make your own. Just whisk together 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1-2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½-1 teaspoon ground cloves and an optional ½ teaspoon allspice. 

Pumpkin: We used canned pumpkin purée in this recipe. Make sure to buy pumpkin purée and not pumpkin pie mix (pumpkin purée is pure pumpkin without additives whereas pumpkin pie mix typically contains spices and sweeteners). 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Spreads
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 144
  • Sugar: 34.5 g
  • Sodium: 6.8 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g

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