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Homemade Apple Butter

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This Homemade Apple Butter is a smooth, spiced fruit spread that captures the flavors of fall in every spoonful. Slow-cooked with apples, apple cider, sugars, and warm spices, it’s thick, glossy, and perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into yogurt, or gifting in jars.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 2 cups (about 8–10 servings)
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place chopped apples, apple cider, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and fragrant.
  3. Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a regular blender) to puree the mixture until smooth.
  4. Continue simmering the puree uncovered on low for 1–2 hours, stirring often, until thick, glossy, and spreadable.
  5. Let cool, then transfer to jars or containers for storage.

Notes

  • For no added sugar, omit sugar if using sweet apples.
  • Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for variety.
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract at the end for extra depth.
  • Slow cooker method: cook on low for 10 hours, blend, then cook uncovered until thickened.

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