Best 7 Apple Butter From Apple Sauce Recipes

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With its rich, caramelized flavor and velvety texture, apple butter makes a delicious spread for toast, crackers, or fruit. In the past, apple butter was a way for people to make use of excess apples during harvest season. Today, we can easily make apple butter all year long using applesauce. Keep reading to learn how to make this delightful treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLESAUCE APPLE BUTTER



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Make and share this Applesauce Apple Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Low Protein

Time 8h5m

Yield 3 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2-3 cups sugar, depending on your taste
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high 8-10 hours, and remove lid during the last 4 hours.
  • Continue to let it cook, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 0.4, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 104.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 96.8, Protein 0.7

SPEEDY APPLE BUTTER



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After I read an article in Country EXTRA about a church group in Tennessee that made apple butter, I thought I would share a recipe I've used for many years. This shortcut version only takes about a half hour to make, and it starts with applesauce. I make my own sauce from the Golden Delicious apple tree in my yard. I hope someone who just wants to remember the taste of "homemade" apple butter, but in a small amount, will enjoy it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 4h55m

Yield about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 pounds mixed apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups apple cider, preferably unfiltered
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Combine the apples, cider, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves and salt in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, until the apples are very tender, about 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and puree using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender (be careful when blending hot liquids).
  • Transfer the pot to the oven. Bake, uncovered, stirring every 20 minutes so that the bottom does not burn, until the mixture is very thick and a rich brown caramel color, about 3 hours. Cool completely.

APPLE BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups canned applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the applesauce, orange rind, cloves, brown sugar, all spice, nutmeg and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool and serve.

APPLE BUTTER



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A great answer to that eternal question - "What do I do with all these apples?" - apple butter is a sweetened, concentrated, lightly spiced spread that's smoother than jam and thicker than applesauce and fantastic on buttered toast, thinned with vinegar as a sauce for pork chops, or used to top breakfast treats like pancakes, waffles or biscuits. The apples here are intentionally left unpeeled and uncored to take advantage of the extra flavor in the peels and pectin-rich cores. (A pass through a food mill or sieve after cooking will pull them out.) As for the ideal apple butter apple - well, there is none. Use nearly any variety: This recipe is only improved by mixing and matching. Note, too, that this can be made on the stovetop or in the oven. The oven method may take longer, but it can be worthwhile if only to avoid the inevitable splattering of the stovetop method.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     jams, jellies and preserves

Time 3h

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds apples (about 10 to 12 medium), washed, unpeeled, uncored, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 allspice berries (optional)
2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced (optional)
1 star anise pod (optional)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
Small pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine apples, vinegar, allspice berries (if using), cinnamon sticks (if using), ginger (if using), star anise pod (if using) and 4 cups water in a large, heavy bottomed pot over high heat. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely softened and the liquid has reduced by half, 30 to 40 minutes. (Some pieces of apple might float at first; they will sink and become submerged as they soften.) Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Leaving behind allspice berries, cinnamon sticks and star anise pod, pass the apples through a food mill. (Alternatively, working in batches, ladle apples into a strainer or colander, and using a ladle, wooden spoon or spatula, press apples to pass pulp through, leaving behind seeds and skin.)
  • To finish on the stovetop: Place apple pulp in the same large, heavy-bottomed pot, add granulated sugar and light brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick, glossy and a deep golden brown (somewhere between honey and molasses), 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (Around the 1 1/2-hour mark, things will start to bubble rather violently. Stirring constantly will help, but expect, and be careful of, a few splatters.) To test the thickness, spoon a bit onto a plate: The mixture should set almost immediately with no spreading or wateriness. If it's not there yet, cook another 8 to 10 minutes and test again. When the desired consistency is reached, season with kosher salt.
  • To finish in the oven: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place apple pulp in a 9-inch by 13-inch (3-quart) baking dish, add granulated sugar and light brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Place in oven and let cook, stirring every 30 minutes or so, until mixture is thick, glossy and a deep, golden brown color (somewhere between honey and molasses), 3 to 3 1/2 hours. To test the thickness, spoon a bit onto a plate: The mixture should set almost immediately with no spreading or wateriness. If it's not there yet, cook another 20 to 30 minutes and test again. When the desired consistency is reached, season with kosher salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 72 grams

APPLE BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE



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I saw jars of apple butter BBQ sauce at an apple orchard a few weeks ago. I thought this was a splendid idea-especially for ribs. I've scoured the Internet, and this recipe looks like the best bet. It's originally from Smuckers, (featuring their apple butter). That said, I made a large batch of apple butter (Recipe #70016), so I'm using homemade. Again, use what you can get.

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup smucker's cider apple butter (or your own)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Add everything together. Well, that's where their recipe ends. I think that's silly. So, let's continue.
  • Sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil, medium heat. Cook till translucent.
  • Add the garlic, cook for about a minute.
  • Put everything into a sauce pot on medium heat, stir everything together.
  • Before a boil begins, drop the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min., stirring frequently.
  • Take it off heat, let it cool for 30 minute (unless you're canning, of course).
  • Store it however you wish. It should keep in the fridge for 30 days, in a freezer for longer, or just can it.

APPLE BUTTER



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Looking for a classic homemade condiment? Enjoy this slow cooked apple butter made with apple and spices.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 2h30m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 medium Granny Smith or other cooking apples, peeled and cut into fourths
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until apples are very tender.
  • Mash apples with potato masher or large fork.
  • Cook uncovered on low heat setting 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick. Cool about 2 hours.
  • Spoon apple butter into container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 0 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: Use a variety of apples for a complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala are good choices.
  • Simmer Slowly: Simmer the apple butter over low heat for several hours to allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Stir Frequently: Stir the apple butter regularly to prevent it from sticking to the pot and burning.
  • Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent hot spots.
  • Add Spices to Taste: Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to taste for a warm and inviting flavor.
  • Use a Food Processor or Blender: If you want a smooth apple butter, use a food processor or blender to puree it.

Conclusion:

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or waffles. It can also be used as a glaze for pork, chicken, or fish. And it makes a great addition to baked goods like muffins, cakes, and cookies. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own apple butter at home. So next time you have a surplus of apples, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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