Homemade Apple Butter

Ingredients:

• 6 lbs apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Prepare Apples:

• Peel, core, and chop the apples.

1. Cook Apples:

• In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.

1. Simmer:

• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Let the apples cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 hours until they break down and turn into a thick, dark brown applesauce.

1. Blend or Mash:

• Use an immersion blender to blend the cooked apples until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender in batches.

1. Continue Cooking:

• Return the blended mixture to the pot or slow cooker. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice. Continue cooking on low heat, with occasional stirring, for an additional 2-4 hours until the apple butter thickens.

1. Check Consistency:

• To check the consistency, spoon a small amount onto a chilled plate. If it wrinkles and holds its shape, it’s ready.

1. Cool and Store:

• Let the apple butter cool completely. Transfer it to clean, sterilized jars, and refrigerate.

1. Enjoy:

• Spread this delightful Homemade Apple Butter on toast, pancakes, or use it as a versatile ingredient in various recipes. Store in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks or use proper canning methods for longer shelf life.

Homemade apple butter brings the essence of autumn to your kitchen with its rich, spiced flavor.

Ingredients:

• 6 lbs apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Prepare Apples:

• Peel, core, and chop the apples.

1. Cook Apples:

• In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.

1. Simmer:

• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Let the apples cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 hours until they break down and turn into a thick, dark brown applesauce.

1. Blend or Mash:

• Use an immersion blender to blend the cooked apples until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender in batches.

1. Continue Cooking:

• Return the blended mixture to the pot or slow cooker. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice. Continue cooking on low heat, with occasional stirring, for an additional 2-4 hours until the apple butter thickens.

1. Check Consistency:

• To check the consistency, spoon a small amount onto a chilled plate. If it wrinkles and holds its shape, it’s ready.

1. Cool and Store:

• Let the apple butter cool completely. Transfer it to clean, sterilized jars, and refrigerate.

1. Enjoy:

• Spread this delightful Homemade Apple Butter on toast, pancakes, or use it as a versatile ingredient in various recipes. Store in the refrigerator for up to a few weeks or use proper canning methods for longer shelf life.

Homemade apple butter brings the essence of autumn to your kitchen with its rich, spiced flavor.