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Apple Butter

Easy Homemade Apple Butter – A Cozy Autumn Treat

This Easy Apple Butter recipe captures the essence of autumn with warm, sweet flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 8 cups chopped apples (Fuji and Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup sugar or stevia for a healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon cloves use sparingly
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water adjust based on desired thickness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • immersion blender
  • Large Pot
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Apple Butter
  1. Prepare Apples: Wash, peel, and core a mix of sweet and tart apples. Cut into small chunks.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, combine apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vinegar, and water. Stir well.
  3. Cook: Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens.
  4. Blend: Use an immersion blender to purée the apple mixture until smooth. Adjust thickness with water if necessary.
  5. Cool & Store: Let apple butter cool for 30 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor and adjust sweetness according to taste.

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