Description
Homemade apple butter is a deliciously rich spread that captures the essence of autumn, providing warmth and comfort all year round. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple apples into a sweet, spiced delight perfect for breakfast or as a dessert topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs apples (10 small-medium)
- ½ cup apple juice (or cider)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Core and chop apples into chunks (peeling is optional) and place in a large stock pot.
- Add apple juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, spices, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1-2 hours until apples are soft.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; return to heat.
- Cook for another 30-60 minutes to thicken to desired consistency.
- Spoon into jars while warm and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for optimal flavor. Adjust sweetness by tasting and adding more sugar if needed. For added depth, consider incorporating nutmeg or vanilla extract.