DIY Pumpkin (Pie) Seed Butter Recipe

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Molly Sheridan
DIY Pumpkin (Pie) Seed Butter Recipe

[Photographs: Molly Sheridan]

Notes: January's unrelenting grey drizzle has me in the mood for something warm and comforting, so I have seasoned this recipe with homemade pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup. You may certainly omit or reduce any spices you don't like, and use honey or another sweetener instead or omit these things completely.

In a general grocery store situation, the pepitas may already be salted and roasted, so no need to add additional salt unless it's your preference. If you have raw hauled seeds, toast them in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, for ten minutes or until fragrant, popping, and lightly browned. Oiling them is not necessary. Add a 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) to the recipe below.

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  • Yield:makes about 2 cups
  • Active time: 20 minutes
  • Total time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil of your choice, plus additional as needed

Directions

  1. 1.

    Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process, stopping occasionally to scrap down sides, until desired consistency is reached. Add more oil by the tablespoonful as needed if the butter is too dry.

  2. 2.

    Scoop butter into a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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