Apple Butter Recipe – Skinnytaste

This easy Simmering Apple Butter recipe made with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice smells and tastes like fall!

Recipe for apple butter

I usually do earthen pot apple butter but so many questions about making it on the stove so here is my recipe for apple butter on the stove. This spread is apple butter at it’s best and is so easy to make! As it simmers on the stove, your kitchen smells amazing. It’s great for so many things, everything from toast, mixed into oatmeal or overnight oatson pancakes, to bowls of yogurt, cottage cheese and more. If you like this traditional apple butter recipe, don’t miss mine pumpkin butter recipe. And if you need more apple recipes, here’s mine recipe for homemade applesauce.

A great way to use up those fall apples!

September and October are the best months to go east or upstate to visit the orchards and go apple picking. When I do, I always make apple butter! This is an easy way to turn oatmeal, yogurt, etc. in a fall dish!

What is apple butter?

Apple butter is similar to applesaucebut they are not the same thing. Apple butter is more concentrated and thicker than applesauce. It is more sugary and cooks for a long time until the apples caramelize and turn a rich brown color.

How healthy is apple butter?

Apple butter is made from whole apples, so it has some fiber and nutrients from the fruit. It does have a good amount of sugar, but you only need a little at a time as it is so concentrated.

Ingredients for apple butter

Here’s everything you need to make this apple butter recipe. See the exact measurements in the recipe card below:

• Apples are the main ingredient of apple butter, of course! You will need to peel, core and finely chop six large apples. I like to use a variety of sweet red apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala and Ambrosia.
• sugar: I use a mixture of light brown sugar and raw sugar, also called turbinado sugar. If you don’t have raw sugar, substitute more brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
• Spices: Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg.

How to make apple butter

Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this easy apple butter recipe. See the exact measurements in the recipe card below:

1. Place the apples in a Dutch oven or a heavy pot with six tablespoons of water. Sprinkle them with the sugar and spices and mix well.
2. Cover partially and cook on medium-low for 30 minutes, stirring a few times, until the apples are tender and dark brown.
3. Puree the apples with an immersion blender and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring until thickened.
4. Cover and cook on medium-low for two hours, stirring often, until thickened.

Ways to eat apple butter

There are so many ways to enjoy this apple spread. Here are some of my favorites:

Storage

If you want to know how long apple butter will last in the fridge, since apple butter is high in sugar, it will last about 1 month.

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