Apple Butter Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter

• 6 pounds of peeled and cored apples
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Allspice
• Ginger

How to Make Apple Butter

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Core and quarter 6 pounds of peeled apples.
3. In a 4-6 quart kettle, combine the apples with 1 cup of apple cider.
4. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
5. Carefully transfer the cooked apples to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (You may need to do this in batches).
6. Return the blended apples to the kettle.
7. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
8. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
9. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, or until the apple butter reaches your desired thickness, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
10. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.