Red Hot Apple Butter Recipe

Name: Red Hot Apple Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Sweet Apples, Peeled And Cored; 2-1/2 cups Water (or Apple Juice); 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice; 1 pinch Salt; 1/2 cups Red Hot Candies; 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Place the apples, water, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and red hots in your slow cooker.
2
Put the lid on and cook on high for 2 hours, until apples soften. Puree the apples until smooth. I like to use my immersion blender for easy, mess free blending. Add the 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and cook on low for another 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally until mixture becomes thick and turns dark brown.
3
Depending on how sweet your apples are, you may need to use more or less sugar. The general rule is 1/2 cup sugar for every 1 cup of apple sauce. If your apple butter becomes thicker than you'd like, add a little water or apple juice to thin it out as desired.
4
Makes enough to fill 4 half-pint mason jars.

850

kcal

Calories

227

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds Sweet Apples, Peeled And Cored, 2-1/2 cups Water (or Apple Juice), 2 cups Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Red Hot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Hot Apple Butter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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