Best 9 Apple Butter With Honey Recipes

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Apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, or waffles. It can also be used as a glaze for ham or pork, or as a filling for pies and pastries. Apple butter is made by slowly simmering apples with sugar and spices until the apples are soft and caramelized. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds a subtle flavor to apple butter. It also helps to preserve the apple butter and prevent it from spoiling. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for apple butter with honey, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making apple butter with honey, as well as some tips and tricks for making the best apple butter possible.

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HIBISCUS LAVENDER HONEY APPLE BUTTER



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This apple butter is intensely apple-y with notes of caramelized honey, floral hibiscus and just the merest hint of lavender. After passing mine through a food mill with a medium die, I also ran mine through the blender to give it a completely silky texture. Feel free to scale this recipe to the amount of apples you have on hand. Also feel free to use any honey you like. You can also leave out the hibiscus if you prfer.

Provided by onlinepastrychef

Categories     Condiments and Jams

Time 5h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds 12 oz mixed apples, both sweet and tart
8 oz (1 cup) apple cider vinegar
16 oz (2 cups) unfiltered apple cider (you can also use apple juice)
6 hibiscus flowers in syrup, (I used Wild Hibiscus Flower Company brand)
2 Tablespoons syrup from the hibiscus flower jar
9 oz (3/4 cup) lavender Honey Creme Lavender (I used Honey Ridge Farm. You can also just use a mild honey if you don't have access to flavored honey)
1 whole lemon, , with all the peel and pith cut away
2 teaspoons kosher salt, (yes, 2 teaspoons. Trust me)
2 Tablespoons hibiscus syrup from the jar of hibiscus flowers

Steps:

  • Scrub your apples well. Quarter them and put them in a large, heavy pot. No need to peel or core.
  • Add the cider vinegar, apple cider, hibiscus flowers and first amount of syrup (2 Tablespoons), honey, lemon (just plop that whole guy in, seeds and all) and salt.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook the apples until completely soft, about 30 minutes. You may have to stir the pot a few times to make sure all the apples get some "bath time" in the vinegar/cider mixture so they soften up.
  • Once all the fruit is nice and soft and falling apart, run everything (including all the liquid) through a food mill using the medium die. Put this puree in a heavy bottomed pot that is wider than it is tall. You want a large surface area to encourage evaporation.
  • Bring the puree to a slow boil and then reduce the heat to low or medium low. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and scorching (this becomes more likely the more concentrated the mixture becomes, so keep an eye on it, especially during the last couple of hours)
  • Keep the mixture at a very slow "burble," for 5 hours. The mixture will reduce by quite a lot and become a gorgeous dark reddish mahogany color.
  • Stir in the last 2 Tablespoons of hibiscus syrup.
  • Blend the apple butter in the blender for an extremely smooth texture. You certainly don't have to, but I went ahead and went for it. The texture is silky smooth and lovely. Since the blending will blend a bit of air in and make your butter look cloudy. Cook it over low heat for another couple of minutes until it clears up. Then cool and chill.
  • Enjoy over the next two or three weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 0.3 grams protein, ServingSize 2 oz, Sodium 294 grams sodium, Sugar 24.8 grams sugar

SLOW COOKER APPLE BUTTER WITH HONEY



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The honey and brown sugar really gives the apple butter a little more depth then others I have tried. If you like a smoother apple butter, blend the apples once they are soft with a electric mixer. I like to use more then 1 variety of apples like Granny Smith and then something a little softer like fuji.

Provided by jodee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 10h10m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ½ pounds apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Stir apples, white sugar, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and allspice together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Change heat to Low and continue cooking until apples are easily mashed with a fork, 9 to 11 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 11 g

HONEY APPLE BUTTER



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This makes a delicious apple butter using no sugar but our favorite--honey! Easy and makes the house smell really yummy!

Provided by reckley

Categories     Apple

Time 12h10m

Yield 4 Pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (23 ounce) jars applesauce
2 cups honey
12 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in your crock pot. Cook on high for 1 hour and then on low for 11-12 hours till thick. Stir occasionally. Transfer to 4 pint jars and invert to seal. Apple butter should be hot enough to not have to can in a water bath.
  • You may also cook the mixture on low on your stovetop for approximately 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 439.3, Carbohydrate 243.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 139.4, Protein 1.7

BEST HONEY APPLE BUTTER RECIPE FOR FALL



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Learn how to make honey apple butter with this recipe from the chefs of Saba in New Orleans, which is perfect for eating with challah on Rosh Hashanah.

Provided by Tasting Table Staff

Categories     Condiments

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apple cider
½ cup orange juice
1 pound apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon Morton's kosher salt
1½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon orange blossom honey
1 teaspoon baharat (or substitute pumpkin pie spice)

Steps:

  • Place apple cider, orange juice, chopped apples, honey, salt and sugar in a sauce pot and bring to simmer.
  • Cover and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently. for 1½ to 2 hours.
  • Place the contents in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Put the mixture back in the pot. Add the honey and baharat (or pumpkin pie spice). Bring back to a simmer and cook until the apple butter is thickened.
  • Chill the honey apple butter and serve with challah.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 mg cholesterol, Fat 0 g fat, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein, SaturatedFat 0 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 476 mg, Sugar 42 g

APPLE BUTTER ROLLS WITH HONEY MARZIPAN FROSTING



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup (236 milliliters) almond milk or dairy milk, warm (105 to 110 degrees F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup (50 grams) plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch ground cardamom
4 1/2 cups (585 grams) all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (100 grams) flavorless oil, plus additional for oiling the bowl
1/4 cup (84 grams) honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3/4 cup apple butter (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounces almond paste, grated on the big holes of a box grater or finely chopped
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups blanched almonds
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest from 1/2 lemon
6 tablespoons almond milk
Toasted sliced almonds, for topping

Steps:

  • For the rolls: Combine the milk, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl and swirl together. Let sit until foamy on top, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the cinnamon, salt, cardamom and 3 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Whisk together the eggs, oil, honey and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir the yeast mixture and oil mixture into the dry mixture and then knead, either on a work surface or with the dough hook, adding up to 1 cup more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky, 15 minutes by hand and 7 to 10 minutes by mixer. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • For the filling: Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and roll it out, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking, into an 18-by-12-inch rectangle. Spread it with the apple butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and almond paste. Roll up tightly starting from a long end (so that it results in an 18-inch-long roll), and pinch the edges to seal. Cut into 12 rolls and place in the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (Or cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then go right to preheating the oven.)
  • When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and loosen the plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature until puffy, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the egg with a splash of water in a cup. Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and brush the rolls with the egg wash. Bake until the rolls are lightly browned and have an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, blend the blanched almonds in a food processor, scraping the sides occasionally, until creamy and spreadable, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the honey, almond extract, salt and lemon zest and continue to blend (it may clump together at this point, and that's okay) as you drizzle in the milk. Blend until creamy. (This can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.)
  • When the rolls come out of the oven, spread them with the frosting, sprinkle with the sliced almonds and serve.

APPLE BUTTER RUGELACH



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Apple butter, like applesauce, is made from apples that have been cooked down, but the process is taken even further. The result is a thick, caramelized paste that you can spread with a knife instead of eating it with a spoon. Here, it is paired with honey, walnuts and currants to make a fall-inspired rugelach cookie. The cream cheese in the dough gives it a pleasant tang and makes it super easy to work with.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, pastries, dessert

Time 3h

Yield 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
4 ounces/115 grams cream cheese, at room temperature (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1/2 cup/130 grams unsweetened apple butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup/60 grams finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup/70 grams currants or chopped raisins
1 large egg, beaten
Demerara or sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Prepare the dough: In a stand mixer or in a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, on medium, beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and salt until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and beat until just combined. Don't overwork it. Tip the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and press it together into a ball, using the wrap to help. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a 6-inch circle and wrap each with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. (Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.)
  • In a small bowl, mix together the apple butter, honey, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • On a floured surface, roll one slab of dough out to a 11-inch circle with neat edges. (If, at any point, the dough becomes too soft, you can transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop it in the fridge for a few minutes.) Spread half of the apple butter mixture on the top of the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle with half of the walnuts and half of the currants. With a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 equal triangles. Starting from the wide end, gently roll each triangle up and tuck the end under. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, at least 1 inch apart. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough, apple butter mixture, nuts and dried fruit, and transfer to another prepared sheet. Refrigerate until cold, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brush each cookie with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until they are puffed and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the sheets once. Transfer the sheets to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLES WITH HONEY



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Make and share this Apples With Honey recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 dessert apples
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange flower water

Steps:

  • Peel & core the apples. Cut each into 12 pieces & sprinkle with the lemon juice to prevent from browning.
  • Heat the butter & sauté the apple pieces over a moderate heat. Add the pine nuts & raisins, cook for 1 minute then add the honey.
  • Immediately after adding the honey stir the apples quickly & frequently so they caramelize evenly. (Be careful not to break apart the apples.).
  • Add the orange-flower water to deglaze the apples. Serve hot -- .

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

CINNAMON-APPLE HONEY CAKE



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We're not keen on desserts, but I wanted to make my husband a small cake for his birthday. So I created this honey cake for the occasion, and the cake came out moist, elegant and delicious. -Rebecca Zeissler, Forest Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Line a 6-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over cinnamon., In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Add milk and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and remaining cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Spoon over apple. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert immediately onto a serving plate; drizzle with honey. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that are good for baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Peel and core the apples: This will help the apple butter to cook evenly and smoothly.
  • Cook the apples with water: This will help to break down the apples and create a smooth, spreadable butter.
  • Add sugar and spices: The amount of sugar and spices you add will depend on your personal preference.
  • Cook the apple butter over low heat: This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Stir the apple butter frequently: This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Can the apple butter: Canning is a great way to preserve apple butter for later use.

Conclusion:

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, waffles, or muffins. It can also be used as an ingredient in baking recipes. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own apple butter at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and flavorful spread, give apple butter a try!

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