Homemade Fruit Butter

Fruit Butter Recipe 🍎🍐

Description:

This Fruit Butter recipe is a versatile and customizable delight that can be tailored to your taste preferences, whether you prefer a spiced infusion or a pure fruit essence. It’s perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or incorporating into various recipes. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and can be preserved for future enjoyment through canning. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this simple-yet-delicious fruit butter recipe!

• Recipe Category: Fruit 🍓
• Keywords: Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Canning
• Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)

Ingredients:

• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• White sugar
• Water

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 0
• Fat Content: 0
• Saturated Fat Content: 0
• Cholesterol Content: 0
• Sodium Content: 0
• Carbohydrate Content: 0
• Fiber Content: 0
• Sugar Content: 0
• Protein Content: 0

Recipe Yield:

• Yield: 6 pints

Instructions:

1. Wash and Prepare Fruit:

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   • Begin by thoroughly washing the fruit of your choice. Peel, core, and chop it into small pieces.

2. Cook Fruit:

   • Place the prepared fruit in a large pot and add water or use its own juice if available.
   • Cook the fruit until it becomes soft and tender.

3. Strain the Fruit:

   • Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked fruit from the pot.
   • Pass the fruit through a food mill, press, or fine sieve into a bowl to extract the pulp.

4. Flavor Infusion:

   • Discard any excess cooking liquid or reserve it for making jelly.
   • Measure the extracted pulp and add 1/2 cup of sugar for each cup of pulp.
   • Enhance the flavor by adding spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, or consider adding a splash of cinnamon schnapps for apple butter, or ginger for pear butter.

5. Cooking Process:

   • Transfer the fruit butter mixture into a shallow glass, stainless steel, or enamel baking pan.
   • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
   • Cook the fruit butter in the oven, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on the desired thickness. The cooking time may vary based on the initial liquid content and added ingredients.
   • Aim for a thick and creamy consistency.

6. Test for Doneness:

   • To check if the fruit butter is ready, freeze a saucer at the beginning of the cooking process.
   • Place a spoonful of the butter on the saucer.
   • If no rim of liquid forms around the edge of the butter, it is done and ready to be preserved.

7. Canning Process:

   • Ladle the hot fruit butter into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace to allow for expansion during processing.
   • Seal the jars tightly with lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation.

8. Enjoy Your Homemade Fruit Butter!

   • Serve the fruit butter on toast, muffins, or use it as a flavorful ingredient in your favorite recipes.
   • Store any remaining jars in a cool, dark place for future use.

Note:

• This recipe offers flexibility in ingredient quantities and allows for personalization based on taste preferences.
• Common jar sizes for preserving fruit butter are half pints or pints.

Get Creative:

• Experiment with different fruits and flavor combinations to create unique variations of fruit butter.
• Consider incorporating seasonal fruits or adding a splash of citrus juice for a refreshing twist.
• Share your creations with friends and family to spread the joy of homemade fruit butter! 🎉