Description

This autumnal appetizer combines nutty browned butter whipped with pumpkin puree and warm spices, artfully spread on a serving board and topped with seasonal garnishes. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, it offers a balance of sweet and savory flavors that guests will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

a handful pomegranate arils or dried cranberries

fresh sage or rosemary for garnish

fresh baguette slices, crostini, or apple slices for serving

Instructions

1. Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until solids brown and aroma turns nutty, then transfer to a heatproof bowl and let cool slightly.

2. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip the warm brown butter for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the whipped butter and mix until smooth and evenly colored.

4. Spread the pumpkin whipped brown butter in waves or swirls on a clean serving board using a spatula or offset knife.

5. Sprinkle chopped nuts, pomegranate arils or dried cranberries, and fresh herbs over the spread.

6. Drizzle additional maple syrup or olive oil if desired and serve with baguette slices, crostini, or apple slices.

7. Let the board sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the ideal spreadable texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: stovetop and mixing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings

Keywords: pumpkin butter board, thanksgiving butter board, brown butter pumpkin spread, butter board appetizer, pumpkin whipped butter, holiday appetizer, fall entertaining