Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade apple butter, a velvety spread bursting with sweet and spiced flavors. This delightful concoction transforms simple apples into a rich and aromatic treat that’s perfect for toast, pancakes, or straight from the jar. With every spoonful, you’ll be transported back to cozy autumn days filled with family gatherings and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium Fuji or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar (adjust based on sweetness of apples)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Water (just enough to cover the bottom of the pot)
Instructions
- Prep Your Apples: Wash, peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- Cook Down the Apples: In a large pot over medium heat, add apple quarters with just enough water to cover the bottom. Cook for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Puree Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth; for chunkier apple butter, blend partially.
- Simmer Away: Return the mixture to low heat and simmer uncovered for about an hour until thickened.
- Jar It Up: Pour hot apple butter into clean jars, seal tightly, and allow to cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for a unique flavor profile. To elevate the taste, consider adding a splash of bourbon or extra spices like cloves or allspice. For longer storage, freeze portions in airtight containers.