A slice of Hovis Farmhouse batch is covered in spice pumpkin butter

Spiced Pumpkin Butter on Toast

Celebrate autumn with our Spiced Pumpkin Butter on Toast recipe! Smooth, silky pumpkin butter infused with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, sweetened with brown sugar, and finished with a citrusy lift of lemon. Spread over a slice of Hovis Farmhouse Batch and topped with crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds, it’s a cosy, seasonal treat that brings pure comfort in every bite.

Hovis Farmhouse Batch bread with a subtle shadow under it. The packaging is half transparent and half dark teal, decorated with wheats.

Made with Hovis® Farmhouse Batch

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 Slices Hovis® Farmhouse Batch Bread
1 bsp Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional, for topping)
500g Pumpkin (peeled, seeded, cubed)
50g Brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp Ground cloves
½ tsp Ground ginger
½ tsp Ground nutmeg
100ml Water
Juice of ½ lemon

Tip

Make the pumpkin purée in larger batches and freeze portions in airtight containers. It’s a versatile base for pies, soups, and more autumn-inspired dishes.

Method

Lightly toast the slices of Hovis Farmhouse Batch bread until warm and golden. In a saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, salt, and all the ground spices (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg). Stir well to blend.

Pumpkin puree is being poured into another bowel with the rest of the ingredients nearby, such as lemon, sugar and nutmeg

Add the water and squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir until fully combined.

Someone pours the water into the pot with half a lemon nearby ready to be used.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once bubbling, reduce the heat, cover partially, and let it simmer. Stir occasionally. Continue simmering until the pumpkin butter thickens into a smooth, silky spread. This should take around 20–25 minutes.