Homemade Apple Butter
- Level: Easy
- Yield: about 2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 128 calorie
- Total Fat
- 0 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 0 grams
- Cholesterol
- 0 milligrams
- Sodium
- 72 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 33 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 0 grams
- Sugar
- 28 grams
- Total: 3 hr 30 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 3 hr 20 min
Ingredients
4 pounds assorted apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 cup packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cloves
Directions
- 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. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Puree the mixture in a blender in batches until smooth (or use an immersion blender).
- 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). Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Try it on: Pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, grilled cheese, PB&J, biscuits, cornbread or pork chops