Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Irresistibly Delicious Traditional Apple Butter. Slow-cooked to perfection, this homemade spread captures the essence of sweet and tart apples, infused with warm spices and a hint of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 pounds apples (peeled, cored, and sliced – a mix of sweet and tart like Fuji and Granny Smith)
Others:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Place the sliced apples and apple cider in a large slow cooker or heavy-bottomed pot. Cook on low heat for 8–10 hours.
- Puree the Apples: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
- Cook Thoroughly: Cook uncovered on low heat for 1–2 hours until thickened.
- Store: Let it cool, then store in sterilized jars in the refrigerator or process for long-term storage.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of your apples.
- Enhance the flavor with a pinch of allspice or vanilla extract.
- Freeze extra portions for up to 6 months in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
