Sure, let’s dive into the flavorful world of Apple Brandy Apple Butter! This delightful spread, bursting with the essence of sweet red wine, tangy apple cider, and aromatic spices, is a perfect accompaniment to your morning toast, biscuits, or even as a topping for ice cream! 🍎🥃
Recipe Name: Apple Brandy Apple Butter
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Spreads, Apple, Fruit, Weeknight, Canning, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need to gather before you embark on this culinary journey:
- 1 cup sweet red wine 🍷
- 1/2 cup apple cider 🍏
- 4 large cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 🍎
- 3/4 cup brown sugar 🍚
- 1 cup apple brandy 🥃
- 1 cup apple cider (additional) 🍏
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🍂
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 🌱
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 🍂
Instructions:
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started on crafting this luscious Apple Brandy Apple Butter!
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Base: Heat the apple juice concentrate, sweet red wine, and sliced apples in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil. Once it’s bubbling away happily, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for about an hour. Stir occasionally, ensuring the apples soften and break down into a delightful mush. 🍏🍷 |
| 2 | Mash and Infuse: If there are any stubborn lumps left, grab your trusty potato masher and give the mixture a good mash to smoothen it out. Now, it’s time to introduce the remaining ingredients to the party! Stir in the brown sugar, apple brandy, additional apple cider, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Let these flavors meld together as they gently simmer. 🍂🥃 |
| 3 | Simmer to Perfection: Keep the mixture simmering, uncovered, for approximately 2 more hours. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking and ensure that the flavors mingle harmoniously. As the apple butter cooks, you’ll notice the liquid gradually evaporating, leaving behind a thick, rich, and fragrant spread. 🍏🌟 |
| 4 | Jar and Seal: Once the apple butter reaches a velvety consistency and no liquid separates from the pulp, it’s time to preserve its goodness! Immediately transfer the hot apple butter into hot, sterilized jars, leaving about a 1/4-inch headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars clean to ensure a proper seal. 🏺🧼 |
| 5 | Cool and Store: Place the sealed jars of apple butter on a wire rack to cool for about an hour. This resting period allows the flavors to settle and intensify. Afterward, you can store your homemade apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Though, with its irresistible taste, it’s doubtful it will last that long! 🕰️❄️ |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 449.9 per serving
- Fat Content: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 35.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 111.7g
- Fiber Content: 9.1g
- Sugar Content: 96.3g
- Protein Content: 1.4g
Now that you’ve mastered the art of creating Apple Brandy Apple Butter, get ready to spread joy (and deliciousness) wherever you go! Whether you’re enjoying it on a lazy Sunday morning or gifting jars to loved ones, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen. 🎁✨
