Description
Learn how to make delicious and smooth apple butter with a perfect blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of peeled and chopped apples
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of allspice
- 1/2 cup of apple cider
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, sugar, and apple cider.
- Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Add the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice) and mix well.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours, stirring frequently until it thickens.
- Once thickened, blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and seal them.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the apple butter longer.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or can for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg