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Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 32 servings
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This homemade Apple Butter recipe transforms fresh apples into a richly spiced, smooth spread perfect for toast, biscuits, or as a flavorful addition to desserts. Combining a blend of honeycrisp, gala, and ambrosia apples with warming spices and slow-simmered to deep caramelized perfection, this apple butter is naturally sweetened and full of cozy autumn flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Apples

  • 6 large apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped; recommended varieties: honeycrisp, gala, ambrosia)

Sweeteners

  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (not packed)

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Other

  • 6 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and finely chop 6 large apples using a mix of honeycrisp, gala, and ambrosia varieties to ensure a balanced sweetness and texture.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a Dutch oven or heavy pot, add the chopped apples along with 6 tablespoons of water. Sprinkle the raw sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg over the apples, then mix everything well to evenly distribute the flavors.
  3. Cook Covered: Partially cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the apples become tender and begin to take on a dark brown color.
  4. Puree Apples: Remove the cover and use an immersion blender to puree the cooked apples directly in the pot until smooth and evenly blended.
  5. Simmer Uncovered: Continue cooking the pureed mixture on low heat, uncovered, for approximately 2 hours. Stir frequently during this time to allow the apple butter to thicken and intensify in flavor without burning.
  6. Store: Once thickened to your desired consistency, spoon the apple butter into sterilized jars or containers. Cover and refrigerate to chill and preserve the flavors. The apple butter can be stored refrigerated for several weeks.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use a combination of different apple varieties to add depth and natural sweetness.
  • Stir frequently during the simmering stage to prevent the apple butter from sticking and burning on the bottom of the pot.
  • The longer you simmer uncovered, the thicker and more concentrated the apple butter will become.
  • This recipe makes about 32 servings; adjust apple quantities accordingly for smaller batches.
  • Apple butter can be canned using proper sterilization and water bath canning methods for longer shelf life.
  • Use an immersion blender for smooth texture; alternatively, a regular blender or food processor may be used in batches.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 20g)
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/homemade-apple-butter-recipe/