Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade apple butter delight, a sweet and spiced spread that transforms breakfast and desserts into comforting delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium apples (Fuji or Gala)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until apples soften.
- Remove from heat and puree the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return to low heat and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until thickened to your preference.
- Pour into sterilized jars while hot, allow to cool, then seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavors. Stir frequently to prevent sticking as the mixture thickens. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers for up to six months.