Homemade Apple Butter is a comforting fall favorite made by slowly cooking apples with sugar and warm spices until they become thick, smooth, and beautifully caramelized. Despite its name, apple butter contains no dairy butter. Its rich texture comes from the natural pectin in apples and the slow cooking process.
This easy recipe fills your kitchen with the wonderful aroma of apples and cinnamon. Whether you spread it on warm toast or swirl it into oatmeal, this homemade apple butter is a delicious treat you can enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds (1.8 kg) apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, optional
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple juice or water
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- A small pinch of salt
Instructions
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