Homemade Apple Butter
Homemade apple butter is a warm, velvety spread that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. This delightful recipe combines sweet and tart apples with fragrant spices, creating a luscious treat perfect for toast, pancakes, or ice cream. Easy to make and even easier to share, apple butter brings cozy memories of family gatherings right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 cups mixed apples (such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing, peeling, coring, and chopping them into small chunks.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the apples and water; cook until softened (about 20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Puree the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the puree to the pot and simmer uncovered on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Allow to cool before transferring to jars for storage or immediate enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg