APPLE BUTTER
I grew up in the Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York, where apples abounded. In the autumn, we'd go to one of the local orchards to pick our own. The one surefire way to conjure up the flavor of the apples of my youth is by cooking them down into a rich, smooth apple butter. Slathered on an English muffin or swirled into a warming bowl of morning oatmeal, it transports me back in a single bite. Best of all, apple butter is possibly the easiest preserves to make. You don't even have to peel or core the apples, and you can do the entire thing in your slow cooker. Sealed up in half-pint jars, I can always have some on hand when I want to relive those chilly mornings among the apple orchards.
Provided by Sean Timberlake
Categories condiment
Time 4h35m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash apples. If they seem waxy, scrub with a produce brush. Organic apples are recommended since you will be cooking them with the skins on. Quarter the apples and add them to your slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and cider or juice. Cook, covered, until the apples are soft.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher until thoroughly pulped. Run the pulp through a food mill to catch the skins and seeds, passing a puree. If you do not have a food mill, press the pulp through a sieve.
- Add dark brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the apple butter darkens and it mounds on a spoon. Adjust sweetness and seasonings to taste. Store in the refrigerator for a month or water bath can for 15 minutes and store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
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Khanlala Khanlala
[email protected]I can't wait to try this apple butter recipe. It sounds delicious!
MALIK WAHEED123 MALIK
[email protected]This apple butter is a little too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try adding a little bit of sugar next time.
Ibrahim Saha
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this apple butter recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried.
MR Kill FF
[email protected]This apple butter is the perfect addition to my fall baking. It's so flavorful and it makes my baked goods taste amazing.
Moustafa Shahinaky
[email protected]I love the way this apple butter smells. It fills my house with the most wonderful aroma.
Scarlett Suaste
[email protected]I've never made apple butter before, but this recipe was easy to follow. My apple butter turned out great!
iidle khadar suleymaan
[email protected]This apple butter is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and it makes a great gift.
Nelson Udeh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my apple butter turned out too thin. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Saad Tanveer
[email protected]This apple butter is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
kamiyah ali
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this apple butter would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's delicious! I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Saifi Technical
[email protected]This is the best apple butter I've ever had. It's so smooth and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Bechir Dakhlaoui
[email protected]I've made this apple butter twice now and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it! It's the perfect fall treat.
Raymonde Carol Holland (Ray)
[email protected]This apple butter is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the way it spreads on toast and crackers. It's also a great addition to yogurt and oatmeal.