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Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

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Discover the joy of making Homemade Apple Butter with this easy and delightful recipe. This spread combines the natural sweetness of apples with warm spices, perfect for toast, muffins, or as a thoughtful gift. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, enjoy a jar of rich and flavorful apple butter that enhances your meals and snacks!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 lbs of apples (about 10 medium apples), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 cups of sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing them.
  2. Cook the apples in a large pot with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt for about 10 minutes.
  3. Blend the softened apples until smooth and continue cooking on low until thickened, about 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and seal tightly to store.

Notes

  • Store in a cool, dark place if unopened; refrigerate after opening.
  • Homemade apple butter can be kept fresh for up to a year if canned properly.
  • Best served on toast, in oatmeal, or with savory dishes.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop / Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 50 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg