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Homemade Apple Butter

Heavenly Homemade Apple Butter: Fall's Comfort in a Jar

Discover the joy of Homemade Apple Butter, a delightful spread that captures autumn's essence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Base
  • 2 pounds Tart Apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Best flavor balance
  • 1 cup Water Softens apples during cooking
For Sweetness and Flavor
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel notes
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Balances sweetness
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Classic fall spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Adds warm depth
  • a pinch Ground Cloves For subtle earthy hint
  • a pinch Sea Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • immersion blender
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small, even pieces.
  2. Combine apples with water in a saucepan, cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the softened apples until smooth.
  4. Return the puree to the saucepan and mix in sugar, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 40 minutes to 1 hour, stirring frequently.
  5. Allow the apple butter to cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer. Adjust spices to taste.

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