Ultimate Homemade Apple Butter 🍏

Recipe: Easy Apple Butter 🍏

Overview:

Making your own apple butter at home is easier than you might think! This recipe yields a deliciously thick and flavorful apple butter that’s perfect for spreading on toast, topping oatmeal, or even serving alongside pork chops. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you’ll have a batch of homemade apple butter ready to enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 1 hour
• Cooking Time: 17 hours 40 minutes
• Total Time: 18 hours 40 minutes
• Servings: Approximately 6 1/2 pint bottles

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds apples (choose a variety suitable for cooking, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh)
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples: Start by peeling, coring, and slicing enough apples to fill a 4-quart slow cooker or crockpot. Pack the sliced apples into the cooker until it’s nearly full, leaving just enough space for the lid.

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2. Cook with Vinegar: Pour the vinegar over the apples in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 18 hours. If your crockpot has a faster cooking setting, you can cook on high for 10 hours instead, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

3. Add Sweeteners and Spices: After the initial cooking period, add the white sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine with the cooked apples.

4. Blend the Mixture: Transfer the cooked apple mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, creating a thick and creamy apple butter consistency. Be careful when blending hot liquids, and work in batches if necessary.

5. Final Cooking Stage: Return the blended apple butter to the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 4 hours on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken further. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

6. Seal in Jars: Once the apple butter reaches your desired consistency, it’s ready to be transferred to jars for storage. Spoon the apple butter into clean, sterilized jars, leaving a bit of space at the top. Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.

7. Enjoy: Spread your homemade apple butter on toast, biscuits, or crackers for a delicious breakfast or snack. It also makes a delightful gift for friends and family!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 533.4
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 12mg
• Carbohydrates: 137.1g
• Fiber: 0.7g
• Sugar: 135.4g
• Protein: 0.1g

Dietary Information:

• Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Easy
• This apple butter recipe is suitable for those following a low-protein or vegan diet, as it contains no animal products and is naturally low in protein. It’s also a healthier alternative to store-bought spreads, with no added fats or cholesterol.

Now, gather your ingredients and get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of homemade apple butter. Whether you enjoy it on a lazy weekend morning or as a special treat during the week, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Happy cooking! 🍎🥄