Homemade Stovetop Apple Butter
A simple and delicious homemade apple butter recipe that brings out the hidden sweetness of apples, perfect for spreading on toast or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds apples (mixed varieties recommended)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg
- 1/2 cup apple cider or water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples.
- Toss apples in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and optional cloves or nutmeg.
- Pour in apple cider or water, enough to get started without drowning.
- Set the pot over medium-low heat and stir occasionally; simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Once mushy, blend until smooth with an immersion blender.
- If too runny, cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.
- Let cool before transferring to jars.
Notes
Homemade apple butter keeps well in the fridge for at least two weeks. For longer storage, freeze it in containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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