Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

This homemade apple butter recipe is a delightful spread that is perfect for toast, muffins, or even a sweet side to pork. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, this apple butter will fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma. With a total preparatory time of 4 hours and 30 minutes, this recipe will yield about 8 cups of apple butter. Enjoy the delicious taste of fall in every spoonful!

Ingredients

• 5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, combine the chopped apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 hours or until the apples are very soft and the mixture has thickened.
4. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully puree the mixture until smooth.
5. Continue cooking the apple butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional 1-2 hours or until it reaches the desired thickness.
6. Remove from heat and let the apple butter cool completely.
7. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and seal tightly.
8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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