Description
Experience the warm embrace of homemade apple butter, a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors that transforms your breakfast and snacks into something extraordinary. This easy recipe will fill your kitchen with the inviting aroma of simmering apples and spices, making it perfect for any season. Spread this luscious treat on toast, pancakes, or even use it in desserts for a cozy touch that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and peel the apples if desired; cut them into quarters.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chopped apples and water. Cook until soft and mushy (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Return to low heat and simmer uncovered for about an hour until thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour the hot apple butter into sterilized jars and seal tightly. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg