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Apple Butter

A rich and flavorful spread made from slow-cooked apples, spices, and sugar, perfect for toast or baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 6 cups peeled and chopped apples Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
Sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Acid
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed.

Method
 

Prepare Apples
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the apples are soft and the mixture is thickened.
Blend
  1. Once cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
Store
  1. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and let cool before sealing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Apple butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or canned for longer storage.

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