Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Spiced Pumpkin Butter serves pumpkin as a warm spiced spread. A super easy way to enjoy the taste of pumpkin and autmn in one bite.

spiced pumpkin butter

Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 11 bloggers will be sharing over 30 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.

I love the flavors fall brings to the table. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, sweet potato and more. This week it’s all about the pumpkin.

spiced pumpkin butter
Today I’m sharing an easy pumpkin spread you can use on breads, apples, crackers and more. Top your pancakes with a dollop. Add some to your oatmeal for a special treat.

spiced pumpkin butter
Enjoy it anyway you like. Remember to scroll down after the recipe for more great ways to enjoy pumpkin.

Spiced Pumpkin Butter

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Place mixture in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring often until smooth and creamy (about 15 minutes).
  • Transfer cooked butter to a container and cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes then refrigerate to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

More #PumpkinWeek Recipes Below:

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Malacasa Dinnerware Review

I received a set of Malacasa Dinnerware to review. I recived no further compensation. All opinions are my own.
I’ve found as a food blogger, food sport competitor and recipe developer, how the food looks is as important as how the food tastes. The old adage that we eat first with our eyes is so true.
That starts with the dinnerware.

review plates

Shape drew me to this Malacasa dinnerware collection. You can use individual entrée, soup, salad and dessert plates for a dinner party or casual meals. Holiday tables would benefit from a bit of elegance this selection can provide.

It helps that these dishes are microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher safe.

Here’s a few plating examples:

Entrée portions fit nicely on these plates. The gentle curve keeps sauces in place.

entree plate review

Salads can be substitutes for a main meal, generous first course or side dish presentation. Slight depth of these plates serves multiple uses.

review salad plate

Any dessert would look elegant on these dessert plates.

review dessert plate

Use these bowls for soup or cereal.

review soup bowl

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Spiced Orange Blondies

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Spiced Orange Blondies

Spiced Orange Blondies blend sweet orange, ginger and white chocolate in a chewy, baked treat. One of dozens of sweet treats for #SpringSweetsWeek!

Special thanks go out to our sponsors for the samples and inspiration for #SpringSweetsWeek! For these blondies I used deliciously sweet cara cara and blood oranges from Melissa’s, crystalized ginger from Selefina spices, vanilla bean paste from Taylor & Colledge and the square cake pan from Anolon.

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Spiced Orange Blondies

Melted butter is a must to get chewy blondies. Softened and creamed in butter results in a texture more like cake.

Spiced Orange Blondies
I love using orange in baked goods. Oranges add a brightness and kind of make my mouth water!
Orange and ginger are perfect together. Adding vanilla draws out the flavor. Of course white chocolate add texture and a burst of swwetness. So good!

Spiced Orange Blondies

Spiced Orange Blondies

Spiced Orange Blondies

Spiced Orange Blondies

Servings 12 each

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted plus 2 tablespoons to grease pan
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice plus zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush 8x8-inch baking with melted butter. Gently press parchment paper, shiny side up, into pan allowing a few inches to hang off the ends.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
    In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugars.
  • Mix together egg, vanilla, orange juice and zest. Add to butter mixture.
  • Fold in half the flour mixture at a time to prevent lumps. Stir in white chocolate.
  • Spread dough evenly over bottom of the pan. Dot with ginger pieces. Gently push in ginger pieces. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow pan to cool about 10 to 15 minutes before removing blondies with foil intact. Lift foil by overlap "handles" and set on rack to finish cooling. Cut cooled blondies into desired sizes.

Friday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

  • Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies by Art of Natural Living
  • Black Forest Snack Cake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Blender Blood Orange Curd by Shockingly Delicious
  • Dairy Free Mexican Chocolate Pudding by Frugal & Fit
  • Frozen Coconut Mojitos by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Funfetti Pancakes by Family Around the Table
  • Key Lime Cheesecake Easter Eggs by Magical Ingredients
  • Key Lime Pie Cookies by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Kumquat Strawberry Lemonade Cooler by Palatable Pastime
  • Mixed Citrus Daiquiri by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Morning Glory Cake by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • Orange Creamsicle Mousse by Jen Around the World
  • Pear Blueberry Crisp by Sweet Beginnings
  • Pink Lemonade Sangria by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Polish Poppy Seed Roll by Cookaholic Wife
  • Spiced Orange Blondies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Spiced Orange Scones by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Strawberry Lemon Lavender Cake by That Recipe
  • Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Breakfast Smoothie by Blogghetti
  • White Chocolate Fudge Sauce by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.

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    Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Anolon, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older.   All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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    Carrot Pie

    This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

    Carrot Pie takes sweet, juicy carrots to a new level. If you enjoy pumpkin or sweet potato pie, you will love this simple version made with carrots! Add whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat!

    I love carrots. Last summer I grew petite carrots in my garden. I used the carrot tops in this carrot top pesto pasta dish.
    Carrot Top Pesto Pasta

    Carrot Pie is not a new dessert. I’ve found mention of recipes going back to the early 1900’s. For this Carrot Pie I combined aspects from many different versions of recipes and a few hints of my own.

    Special thanks go out to our sponsors for the samples and inspiration for #SpringSweetsWeek! For this pie I used deliciously sweet carrots from Melissa’s, cinnamon and allspice from Selefina spices, and vanilla bean paste from Taylor & Colledge.

     
    You can find the prizes we’re giving away HERE!

    carrot pie

    Carrot Pie

    carrot Pie

    Carrot Pie

    Servings 8 slices

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 4 cups chopped raw carrots, (2 cups cooked mashed) Melissa's Produce
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I used selefina)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (I used Selefina)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla (I use Taylor & Colledge vanilla bean paste)
    • 1 cup evaporated milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Press the pie crust into 9-inch pie plate. Cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning. Prebake pie shell for 5 to 10 minutes, then and set aside to cool.
    • Place carrots in a saucepan with enough water to cover, about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off burner. Drain water, and return carrots to empty pot and mash with fork or potato masher to release excess moisture.
    • Puree carrots in food processor or blender until smooth. Add sugar, extract and spices. Blend. Add eggs. Add evaporated milk, slowly.
    • Pour the mixture into the partially baked pie shell. Bake for 10 minutes in 400 degree oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake for an additional 40 to 45 minutes at the lower or until firm. Cool completely before serving. Serve as is or try it with whipped cream or ice cream. Refrigerate leftover pie.

    Wednesday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

  • Blood Orange Dutch Baby by That Recipe
  • Blood Orange Mimosa by Art of Natural Living
  • Carrot Cake Biscotti by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Carrot Pie by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Chocolate Pots de Creme with Pink Peppercorns by Sweet Beginnings
  • Easy Fluffy Carrot Muffins by Jen Around the World
  • Eggless Orange Icecream by Magical Ingredients
  • Ginger Pear Cake by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Key Lime Fudge by Family Around the Table
  • Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies by Cookaholic Wife
  • Lemon Crumb Cake by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Lemon Ginger Cookies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Mango Fruit Custard by Palatable Pastime
  • Mango Mousse by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Sticky Spiced Orange Biscuits by Shockingly Delicious
  • Super Moist Mango Coconut Cake by Blogghetti
  • Triple Citrus Ginger Scones by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Selefina Spices, Anolon, Melissa’s Produce, and Taylor and Colledge for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older.   All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.

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