Description
Capture the essence of fall with this easy homemade apple butter recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat on toast, this rich and flavorful spread utilizes a handful of simple ingredients to transform fresh apples into a delightful condiment. Ideal for apple lovers, this versatile apple butter can be enjoyed on toast, paired with cheese, or used in baking—making it a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you’re looking to preserve an apple harvest or simply indulge in a seasonal favorite, this homemade apple butter will warm any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds apples (about 9 medium-sized), peeled and cored
- 1 cup apple cider (not vinegar)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of half a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apples, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat uncovered for about 1 hour until apples are very soft.
- Use a hand blender to puree the mixture until smooth. If you don’t have a hand blender, transfer in batches to a regular blender.
- Return the puree to the pot and continue cooking uncovered for another hour until thickened and deep mahogany in color.
- Stir in lemon juice and transfer to jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg