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A small bowl is filled with apple butter. Fresh apples are lying around.

Apple butter

This thick, rich, and perfectly spiced apple butter captures the essence of fall and can be used in so many ways – spread on toast, swirled into oatmeal, dolloped on pancakes, or even as a filling for pastries. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 37 tablespoons
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Large pot I use 4qt Dutch oven
  • 2 14 oz glass jars

Ingredients

  • 1 kg apples cored and cut into cubes
  • 100 g water
  • 130 g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a large pot (I use a 4-quart Dutch oven), combine the apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until the apples are very soft.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until very smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender, then return the pureed mixture to the pot.
  • Add the lemon juice and cook over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking. Keep in mind that the apple butter will thicken more as it cools. For an extra smooth texture, pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before canning.
  • Pour the hot apple butter into sterile jars and seal them tightly. Refrigerate overnight before serving. This apple butter is also great for water bath canning if you want to store it for a longer time.

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Notes

Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks in a sealed jar.
For longer storage, consider water bath canning. Properly canned apple butter can last up to a year in a cool, dark place. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple butter
Serving Size
 
1 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
28
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.05
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.002
g
Sodium
 
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
35
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
15
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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