Inspired by Half Baked Harvest
Spread on toast and muffins or add it to your home-baked goods.
In a medium sauce pan, combine the pumpkin, cider, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
Bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring often until the pumpkin thickens slightly, but is spreadable, about 20-30 minutes.
Give it a taste & add more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter..
Remove from the heat and allow it to cool. The pumpkin butter will thicken as it cools.
Transfer to glass jars. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month. Or in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don't have a supply of pumpkin pie spice, you can mix up your own with a combination of 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves + 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.