Description

Transform your apple harvest into a rich and flavorful Homemade Apple Butter that captures the essence of fall in every spoonful. This easy-to-make spread is perfect for breakfast on toast, as a topping for desserts, or enjoyed straight from the jar. With its delightful combination of sweet apples and warm spices, you can elevate your meals with a unique twist. Whether you’re gifting it to friends or savoring it yourself, this apple butter is versatile and healthy—made from fresh ingredients without any preservatives. Dive into this simple recipe and enjoy the taste of autumn all year round.

Ingredients

Scale

4 pounds apples (about 9 medium-sized), peeled and cored
1 cup apple cider
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Juice of half a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)

Instructions

Cook the apples: In a large pot, combine peeled and cored apples, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the apples are soft (about 1 hour).
Blend the mixture: Use a hand blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If unavailable, transfer to a regular blender in batches.
Thicken the apple butter: Return the puree to the pot and cook uncovered until thickened and deep mahogany brown (about 1 hour).
Finish up: Stir in lemon juice, transfer to jars, and refrigerate.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Spread
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
Calories: 50
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor. Adjust sweetness by tasting as you go; add more brown sugar if desired. Store in airtight jars; will keep in the fridge for about 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.