Apple Butter

Wondering what to do with all those apples? Turn them into apple butter with this simple recipe and enjoy them for months to come!

Egg FreeVegetarianGluten FreeNut Free

3

Servings

15 Mins

Prep Time

70 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Prepare the Apples

First, peel the apples. Then, using a cheese grater, finely shred the apples into a large bowl.

  • Apples(Honeycrisp or Fuji)6
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Measure and Combine the Spices with the Apples

  • Cinnamon(ground)1 tsp.
  • Cloves(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Allspice(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Nutmeg(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Cardamom(ground)⅛ tsp.
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Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Sugar and Water to a Preheated Pot

Preheat the pot to 400°F/ 205°C (high) then add the sugar and water.

  • Sugar¾ cup
  • Water2 Tbsps.
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2. Make the Dry Caramel

Lower the temperature to 375°F/ 190°C (medium- high), and cook the caramel while stirring occassionally for about 14 minutes or until the sugar has fully dissolved and turned into golden brown caramel color. You may notice some clumping of sugars around the spatula at the begining of the cooking task, this will begin to dissolve as the sugar melts.

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3. Stir in the Butter and Incorporate Completely

Stir until fully incorporated.

  • Unsalted Butter(diced)4 Tbsps.
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4. Add and Cook the Apple

Stir in the ingredients and lower the temperature to 220°F/ 105°C (low). Cook the apples in the caramel for 45- 50 minutes or until the shredded apples are almost pureed and completely cooked through.

  • Apples(Honeycrisp or Fuji)6
  • Cinnamon(ground)1 tsp.
  • Cloves(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Allspice(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Nutmeg(ground)⅛ tsp.
  • Cardamom(ground)⅛ tsp.
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5. Season the Apple Butter

Turn the heat off, then add in the kosher salt and vanilla extract.

  • Kosher Salt½ tsp.
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp.
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6. Blend the Apple Butter

Using a rubber spatula, transfer the apple butter to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.

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7. Serve as Desired

Transfer the apple butter to a small bowl and serve immediately or reserve for later use.

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