Description
Smooth, rich, and deeply spiced apple butter slow-cooked to perfection—perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or pastries. This homemade apple butter blends the natural sweetness of apples with a warm spice mixture, creating a deliciously thick and spreadable preserve that brings the taste of fall into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 kg apples (peeled, cored, chopped)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peeled, cored, and chopped apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a large pot or slow cooker.
- Slow Cook the Apples: Cook the mixture on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the apples become very soft and break down.
- Blend to Smooth: Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the cooked apples until smooth and creamy.
- Thicken the Butter: Return the blended mixture to the pot and cook uncovered on low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to enhance flavor.
- Cool and Store: Allow the apple butter to cool before transferring it into sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- Using a mix of apple varieties, such as tart and sweet, enhances the depth of flavor.
- Store apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for extended storage.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Can be used as a spread, topping for pancakes, or as a flavorful addition to pastries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Spread / Condiment
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
