Description
Apple butter is a warm, spiced spread that embodies the essence of autumn. This velvety concoction, made from slow-cooked apples and aromatic spices, elevates your breakfast game and can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, or even in baked treats. Its rich flavor and inviting scent make it a delightful addition to any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 3 lbs), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing, peeling, and chopping them into small chunks.
- In a slow cooker, combine the chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the apples are soft and fragrant.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars while warm. Seal tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg