This simple recipe teaches you how to make delicious apple butter the easy way. Fresh apples, brown sugar, and warm spices simmer together to create a rich and flavorful spread that is perfect for toast, biscuits, or even as a topping for ice cream.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds of apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Directions
- Place the sliced apples in a slow cooker
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and apple cider vinegar
- Stir to combine all ingredients
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally
- Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth
- Continue cooking on low for an additional 2 hours, or until thickened
- Store in jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
Interesting Facts
Apple butter is not actually made with butter, but gets its name from the smooth and buttery texture
Apple butter was traditionally made by slow-cooking apples in large copper kettles over an open fire
Apple butter is a versatile spread that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes