Best 2 Homemade Apple Butter Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade apple butter, a timeless culinary treasure that captures the essence of autumn's bounty. With its rich, velvety texture and symphony of sweet and tart flavors, this versatile spread elevates any breakfast toast, sandwich, or dessert to new heights of deliciousness.
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HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 3h30m
Yield about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Puree the mixture in a blender in batches until smooth (or use an immersion blender).
- Return the mixture to the pot and bake, uncovered, stirring every 30 minutes, until thickened and deep amber, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours (the timing will depend on the kind of apples you use). Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Try it on: Pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, grilled cheese, PB&J, biscuits, cornbread or pork chops
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 28 grams
HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER
The taste of this spicy-sweet butter brings back so many childhood memories of eating apple butter with my cousins, the Daileys. As a team we would go through what seemed like gallons of the stuff in less than a week. I hope you love this as much as I do.
Provided by Gail Herbest
Categories Spreads
Time 12h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place the chopped apples in the crock pot and add the rest of the ingredients, stir to blend well.
- 2. cover and cook on high for one hour
- 3. reduce heat to low and cook 10-11 hours, stir occasionally. Until mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- 4. Uncover and continue cooking on low for 1 hour. Stir with whisk if desired to increase the smoothness
- 5. Spoon mixture into clean freezer containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze
- 6. **** You can add more sugar (up to 4 cups) but I like mine just a little tart but still sweet. I don't think I would ever use more than 2 cups even if the Apples are tart.
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Peel and core the apples: This will help the apple butter to have a smooth texture.
- Cook the apples slowly: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Add spices and sugar to taste: You can use a variety of spices to flavor your apple butter, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add sugar to taste, keeping in mind that the apple butter will thicken as it cooks.
- Can the apple butter: This will allow you to store it for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. It's also a great way to use up extra apples. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own apple butter at home. So next time you have a hankering for something sweet and apple-y, give this recipe a try.
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