APPLE BUTTER (OVEN ROASTED)

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When I was a little girl, we had a yard full of fruit trees. There was a wonderful apple tree in our yard that gave us a grand yield every year. From this tree we made apple pies, apple turnovers, and an oven roasted apple butter that was just delicious beyond reason. I believe the buttery texture that this recipe yields comes...

Provided by Angel Slave

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lb apples, stems removed and quartered
1 c cider vinegar (replace with water if you want it sweeter)
2 c light or dark brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Place apples and vinegar in large stainless stell pot with 2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium, and cook 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until apples have applesauce-like consistency. Run mixture through food mill or press through sieve to separate pulp from skin and seeds; discard skin and seeds. transfer pulp (you should have about 5 cups) to large ovenproof dish or Dutch oven.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir remaining ingredients into apple pulp. Bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until apple butter thickens to a spreadable consistency, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, sterilize jars and lids. Submerge jars in large pot filled halfway with simmering water, and lids in a small pot of simmering water. Keep jars and lids in hot water until ready to use
  • 4. Remove jars one at a time from hot water, and fill with jam, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with Remove jars one at a time from hot water, and fill with jam, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with lids. Place canning rack or cake rack in bottom of large pot, and return sealed jars to pot, adding extra water to cover jars by 1 inch, if necessary. Bring to a boil, and boil 10 minutes. Remove jars from water, and cool
  • 5. We discovered the oven method quite by accident one My dad discovered the oven method accidentally one year. He was planning to make apple butter and my mom had the stove tied up. When it came time to make the apple butter - my father shoved the pulp in the oven and was delighted to discover how quickly it cooked. We never made it stove-top again

deez clipz
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I can't wait to try this apple butter recipe. It looks so easy and delicious.


Master EGH
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This apple butter is the perfect fall treat. It's warm and comforting, and it just smells like autumn.


Zahid Muhammad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good apple butter recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a winner.


Nisal Wishwajith
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This apple butter is a great way to use up leftover apples. I always have a few apples that are starting to go bad, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


erimi Tekile
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in the oven and forget about it. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sonakchi
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This apple butter is so versatile. I've used it on toast, pancakes, waffles, and even ice cream. It's delicious every time.


Zamzam Yusuf
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I made this apple butter for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Tasawur Abbas998
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of apple butter. But I'm so glad I did! This apple butter is so good. It's not too sweet and it has a really nice flavor.


Joe Luna
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. My friends and family love it.


TAMRU GETAHUN
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple butter turned out great. It's a little tart, but I like that. It's perfect for my morning toast.


biniyam hailegiorgis ajebo
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This is the best apple butter I've ever had. It's so smooth and flavorful. I love spreading it on toast or using it as a dip for apples.


Elivis Da Dragon
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I've never made apple butter before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly and tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tuhin Ahmed
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This apple butter is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came straight from a farmer's market. I love that I can make it in the oven, so I don't have to babysit it on the stovetop.