Description
Homemade Apple Butter is the perfect way to preserve the sweet, spiced flavors of fall and enjoy them all year round. This easy recipe transforms fresh apples into a luscious spread that captures the essence of autumn with every bite. Ideal for slathering on warm toast, pancakes, or even used as an ingredient in baked goods, this apple butter is both versatile and delicious. Its rich flavor profile, created by simmering apples with cinnamon and cloves, makes it a delightful addition to your breakfast table or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Plus, with minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can create a batch of this comforting spread effortlessly.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples (about 9 medium-sized), peeled and cored
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of half a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the prepared apples, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat uncovered for about 1 hour until the apples are very soft.
- Use a hand blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If using a regular blender, transfer it in batches.
- Return the puree to the pot and cook uncovered while stirring occasionally for another hour until thickened and velvety.
- Stir in lemon juice before transferring to jars for storage in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp. Adjust sweetness or spice levels during cooking based on your preference. Homemade apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for up to six months.