Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pure liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for stabilization)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Ensure the butter is fully softened to room temperature. Place the softened butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or use a large bowl with an electric hand mixer.
- Step 2: Beat the butter on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides halfway through. Continue mixing until the butter is noticeably lightened in color and texture, becoming truly fluffy and airy.
- Step 3: Reduce the speed to low and add the liquid honey, pumpkin puree, vanilla bean paste, and fine sea salt. Mix until the wet ingredients are mostly incorporated into the whipped butter base.
- Step 4: Add the pumpkin pie spice and the powdered sugar (if using). Increase the speed to medium-high and whip for another 1 to 2 minutes until the butter is uniform in color, creamy, and thoroughly spiced.
- Step 5: Taste the butter and adjust for sweetness or spice level as desired. Transfer the whipped pumpkin spice honey butter to a serving dish and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Store the butter tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, but remember to let it sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before serving so the whipped texture returns.
- Beyond toast, slather this creamy butter on warm buttermilk biscuits, corn muffins, sweet potato casserole, or use it as a decadent spread for holiday pancakes and waffles.
- For the fluffiest result, ensure your butter is truly airy and almost white after the initial 3-5 minute whip before adding any liquids; this crucial aeration dictates the final texture.
- Use only pure canned pumpkin puree, not pie filling, as the high sugar content in pie filling will dilute the spice blend and can cause the butter to break or weep when mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American