Homemade Apple Butter – a delicious recipe with assorted apples, apple cider, brown sugar, Kosher salt, lemon juice, ground cinnamon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Bring to a simmer, partially cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves.
4
Puree the mixture in a blender in batches until smooth (or use an immersion blender).
5
Return the mixture to the pot and bake, uncovered, stirring every 30 minutes, until thickened and deep amber, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours (the timing will depend on the kind of apples you use).
6
Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
7
Try it on:
8
Pancakes
9
Waffles
10
Yogurt
11
Oatmeal
12
Grilled cheese
13
PB&J
14
Biscuits
15
Cornbread
16
Pork chops
17
Photograph by Charles Masters
515
kcal
Calories
136
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
How did you like this recipe?
Thank you — your rating has been saved!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds assorted apples, peeled and chopped, 2 cups apple cider, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, Kosher salt, and more.
Yes, Homemade Apple Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising.
Privacy Policy
