Pumpkin Spice Butter Board (Print Version)

Spiced butter spread with autumn fruits and crunchy toppings—perfect for sharing at festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Spice Butter

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Autumn Fruits

10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1/2 cup dried figs or dates, halved
14 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1 French baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened butter, pumpkin purée, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cloves, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until pale and fluffy.
02 - Using a spreader or butter knife, distribute the pumpkin spice butter evenly over a large serving board or platter, creating attractive swirls.
03 - Neatly arrange sliced apples, pears, grapes, halved figs or dates, and pomegranate seeds on and around the pumpkin spice butter.
04 - Sprinkle with candied pecans or walnuts and toasted pumpkin seeds to add texture.
05 - Present immediately with slices of toasted baguette for guests to spread and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy crowd pleaser for holiday parties and potlucks
  • Everything can be prepped in under fifteen minutes
  • Customizable with nearly any fruit or bread you like
  • No cooking required just assemble and serve
02 -
  • High in flavor but easy on prep
  • Vegetarian and adaptable for special diets
  • Perfect make ahead appetizer for fall parties
03 -
  • Always taste and adjust the pumpkin spice butter before spreading Hazel your nutmeg for a fresh snap
  • To keep toast crisp slice and bake the baguette just before guests arrive
  • Let the butter come to cool room temperature for the dreamiest dips and swirls
  • If you ever feel like making a board your way do it The best moments in my kitchen are when recipes meet real life and everyone shares in that little bit of magic

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