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Apple Butter

A delicious homemade apple butter made with mixed apples and spices, perfect for spreading on toast or using in recipes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 100kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Blender
  • Stockpot

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 10 mixed apples Mixed varieties preferred

Liquids

  • 1 cup apple juice

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Flavorings

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  • Slice the apples and remove the seeds. There’s no need to remove the peels for this recipe which saves a lot of time!
  • Add the sugars, spices, and juice and stir it all together.
  • Put on the lid and set it to low for 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid, use a hand blender or stand-up blender to blend it to a smooth consistency. You may have to do it in batches if you’re using a regular blender.
  • Keeping the lid off, set the heat back to low, set a timer, and cook for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Notes

This apple butter can be stored in jars and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg