Best 8 Spiced Apple Butter Recipes

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Spiced apple butter is a delightful and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or even as a glaze for meats. It is made by simmering apples with spices until they are thick and spreadable. The resulting mixture is a delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that is perfect for a variety of uses. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast spread or a flavorful addition to your next party platter, spiced apple butter is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

REDUCED SUGAR SPICED APPLE BUTTER



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I was tired of finding apple butter recipes with more sugar than apples, so I adapted a few and perfected it. This recipe makes the house smell fantastic and tastes like fall. Enjoy! If you do not have an immersion blender: allow cooked apples to cool, transfer to a regular blender, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the flavor. If the texture is too liquidy still, return to slow cooker and allow it to reduce for about another hour more. This recipe is really about adjusting to your taste. If you like a lighter color, cook it less. If you want it highly spiced, throw on the cloves, etc. This recipe freezes well.

Provided by Kameran

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

Time 9h10m

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds apples, coarsely chopped
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir chopped apples, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until the apples are soft enough to mash easily with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Puree apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Cook uncovered until some of the liquid reduces and the color is dark brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 16.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPICED APPLE BUTTER



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This is a wonderful recipe to create a delicious spread for muffins, bread, and scones. It is so flavorful yet easy to make.-Antique Apple Orchard, Joe Brocard, Sweet Home, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup dark molasses
2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, stirring often., Remove from the heat. Stir in raisins and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED APPLE BUTTER BARS



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Give a nutty twist to your dessert by making these apple butter bars and pecans - dessert made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup apple butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 2 inches of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed about 1 minute or just until crumbly. Stir in pecans, using hands if necessary. Reserve 1 cup mixture. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Spread apple butter over crust. Crumble reserved pecan mixture over top.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

SPICED GINGER-APPLE BUTTER



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Ginger     Breakfast     Brunch     Vegetarian     Apple     Fall     Vegan     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until apples fall apart, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Purée in processor in batches with ginger. Return to pan.
  • Partially cover apple butter; simmer over medium heat (sauce tends to splatter) until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

SPICED APPLE BUTTER BRISKET



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This recipe is from "Spice and Spirit" cookbook. It's nice for a day you have time to let something cook for several hours.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 beef brisket, 4 to 4 1/2 lbs
1 small onion, quartered
10 whole cloves
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup chablis or 1/2 cup other dry white wine
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place brisket, onion, cloves, and garlic in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours. Remove the brisket from the Dutch oven. Place the brisket in a roasting pan.
  • Combine the apple butter and the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Brush 1/2 cup apple butter mixture over the brisket. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining apple butter mixture.

SPICED APPLE BUTTER



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I do this in a slow cooker and let it go for a long, long time. Gets a nice, carmelly flavor this way.

Provided by Ms. Valeriah

Categories     Low Protein

Time 18h30m

Yield 8 cups, 128 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 lbs apples, tart, cored sliced and peeled
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground

Steps:

  • Prep apples as directed, combine in slow cooker with apple juice (or cider), brown sugar and spices, cook overnight and into the next day if you can, stirring occasionally - 18 hours or so is optimal. You want the mixture to reduce down significantly. Once the apples are to more or less applesauce consistency, apply an immersion blender to puree the mixture to a velvety texture or put it through a food mill. Once the liquid no longer separates quickly after it's stirred, it's ready to jar up and process. Pour into sterilized jars, process in hot water bath for 10-15 minutes.

AMAZING SPICED APPLE BUTTER



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I was in Tennessee for business and ran across an apple farm near Pikeville. Went in and had lunch in their restaurant and grabbed a peck of Shizuka apples. They are a green apple with a hint of pear and sweetness about them. They made a wonderful apple butter. I cannot wait to get back to that part of Tennessee and,...

Provided by Deb Finney

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 13h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 peck of apples. i used shizuka apples (similar to golden delicious)
2 1/4 c sugar
1 1/4 c light brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla flavoring
1 tsp butter flavoring
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (i used espresso balsamic)

Steps:

  • 1. Wash, peel and core apples. I used a peck, which contained about 10 pounds. I used Shizuka apples, which had a slight pear taste to them. Dice them.
  • 2. Mix the dry ingredients (sugars and seasonings) in a bowl.
  • 3. Layer the apples and seasoning in your crock pot. Fill to the top, they will cook down. (OK sorry - it all has to go here - the site will not let me add another step). Let cook for about 10 - 12 hours (depends on your crock pot). Stir occasionally. When done and a deep brown, use an immersion blender or a mixer to blend. Add in the liquid seasonings (balsamic, vanilla and butter). Let it cook about 2 to 3 hours with the lid off. (Until it reaches your desired consistency). I ladeled into half pint jars (9 total) and 1 quart jar. I hot water processed them at a low boil for about 15 minutes. All sealed perfectly. The apple butter is divine. I am going to have to make another batch. These 9 jars are going fast.

SPICED ORANGE APPLE BUTTER



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I absolutely love apple butter. I wanted to try something different and orange was the first thing that came to mind. I always love the flavor of orange this time of year. It worked so well I thought I would share it with all my foodie friends.

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb apples, a mixture of your favorite
1/2 can(s) undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate
2 tsp fresh ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1 pinch ground cardamom seed
1/2 c sugar for every cup of apple mixture

Steps:

  • 1. In a dutch oven add peeled, seeded, and quartered apples with 1/2 cup water and frozen oj concentrate.
  • 2. Cool and puree in a food processor until thick. Measure back into dutch oven. Add 1/2 cup sugar for every cup of apple mixture. Then add spices and cook on low for 2 hours.
  • 3. Pour into sterilized jars and secure lid. Leave about 1/4 inch from the top.
  • 4. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe apples for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking to save time.
  • Use a slow cooker or a large pot to make apple butter so that it doesn't scorch.
  • Stir the apple butter frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add spices and sugar to taste. Common spices used in apple butter include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
  • Cook the apple butter until it has reached the desired consistency. It should be thick and spreadable.
  • Store apple butter in a clean jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. It is 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 few extra apples, give this recipe a try!

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