What do you do with all of the apples you buy but never end up using? You can turn them into delicious apple butter, of course! This classic recipe is simple to make, and can be stored in a jar or container in the fridge for weeks. Not only is apple butter a delicious treat on its own, but it also makes a great addition to baked goods, oatmeal, and more. Ready to give apple butter a try? Read on for our easy recipe!
Apples butter recipe is traditionally made with apples, spices, and sugar. However, it can be prepared in many different ways. most common are apricot, peach, plum, nectarine, cherry, prune or pear.
Apple recipe is a condiment that originated in North America. It is made by heating sweet apples with onions, spices, and honey. The sweet taste of the apples combines with the spiciness of the onions to create a unique flavor.
In my family, I am the only one who eats Apple Butter. When I was a kid, it was a seasonal thing and most of the time, we had only canned apples. I remember my mom used to buy a bottle of apple butter from Sam’s Club and would put it in the pantry for me to enjoy during the Christmas holidays.
I am going to share with you my favourite, easy apple recipe and one of the ways to enter the contest, is to share yours with me. Contest deets are at the bottom. For now, delight in this little apple number.
Apple Butter recipe
Ingredients
- 8 apples, cored and quartered (leave the peel on if organic)
- 1 apple, cored + 1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Blend together the apple and water. Strain out pulp, leaving behind one delicious glass of apple juice.
- In a baking dish, lay out apples and cover with apple juice.
- Place in oven for 1 hour
- Remove and, with a potato masher, mash the apples down into a pulp
- Reduce oven temperature to 325
- Put apple mush back into the other and bake for another 2 hours
- Remove and either mash again by hand or run through a food processor for a smoother consistency. 8 apples cooked down to about two cups worth of apple butter is a pure little apple party in your mouth.
The dish is traditionally made with apples, spices, and sugar. However, it can be prepared in many different ways. This type of sauce gives the food an intense sweet taste.
Apple butter
Ingredients
- 8 apples cored and quartered (leave the peel on if organic)
- 1 apple cored + 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Blend together the apple and water. Strain out pulp, leaving behind one delicious glass of apple juice
- In a baking dish, lay out apples and cover with apple juice
- Place in oven for 1 hour
- Remove and, with a potato masher, mash the apples down into a pulp
- Reduce oven temperature to 325
- Put apple mush back into the other and bake for another 2 hours
- Remove and either mash again by hand or run through a food processor for a smoother consistency. 8 apples cooked down to about two cups worth of apple butter is a pure little apple party in your mouth.
Apple Butter is a sweet and sticky dessert that the whole family can enjoy. It can be used for baking, like in breads or muffins, or on its own as a snack.
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frequently Asked Questions
How do you know if apple butter is thick enough?
If the butter is still piled high on the spoon, it is finished. Spooning some butter onto a platter is another way to tell if it has been sufficiently cooked. It is prepared for canning when a rim of liquid does not form around the edge of the butter.
What makes apple butter thick?
Apple butter tastes best when it is nicely thick. After blending it in the blender, cook it on HIGH, uncovered, for approximately an hour, stirring it occasionally, to thicken it. As it cools, it will thicken even more.
Can apple butter be overcooked?
In a crock pot, apple butter cannot be overcooked. The tastes will only get stronger. To get this Crock Pot Apple Butter as smooth as possible, whisk or use an immersion blender. How to make apple butter is shown here.
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