Apple Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lbs apples, peeled and cored
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
2. Stir the mixture and cook until the apples are very soft, about 15 minutes.
3. Add the apple cider vinegar and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes.
4. Transfer the apple mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
5. Transfer the pureed mixture to a clean pot and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is thick and spreadable, about 30 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and let the apple butter cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

Interesting Facts

• Apple butter is a type of fruit butter that is made from apples, sugar, and spices.
• Apple butter has been around since the 1600s and is a popular spread in the United States.
• Apple butter can be used as a topping on toast, pancakes, waffles, and more.