Description

Apple butter is a delightful, velvety spread that captures the essence of autumn in every jar. With its rich sweetness and warm spices, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a topping for your favorite desserts. This easy recipe transforms simple apples into a luscious treat that evokes nostalgia and brings family together around the table.

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs tart apples (like Granny Smith)
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare your apples by washing, peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces.
In a large pot, combine chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes until softened.
Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or leave some texture if preferred.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about an hour, stirring occasionally until thickened to your liking.
Transfer apple butter to sterilized jars and store in the fridge or can for longer preservation.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 40
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for unique flavors. For added depth, consider incorporating a dash of allspice or cardamom. Apple butter makes a great gift—just label the jars beautifully!