Cider Apple Butter

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, spiced preserve that transforms tart apples into a velvety, caramel-sweet spread.
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This rustic apple butter is the epitome of autumn comfort, offering a deep, mahogany-colored spread with complex layers of flavor. By slow-cooking tart cooking apples with apple cider, brown sugar, and a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the fruit breaks down into a luxuriously smooth texture. The addition of fresh citrus zest from lemon and orange brightens the heavy sweetness, creating a balanced profile that is both tangy and indulgent. Perfectly spread on warm toast, stirred into oatmeal, or served alongside roasted meats and cheeses, this homemade preserve captures the essence of the harvest season. It’s an ideal project for cool weekend afternoons, filling your kitchen with an irresistible, cozy aroma that lingers long after the cooking is done.

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Cider Apple Butter

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1043.0

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This rustic apple butter is the epitome of autumn comfort, offering a deep, mahogany-colored spread with complex layers of flavor. By slow-cooking tart cooking apples with apple cider, brown sugar, and a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the fruit breaks down into a luxuriously smooth texture. The addition of fresh citrus zest from lemon and orange brightens the heavy sweetness, creating a balanced profile that is both tangy and indulgent. Perfectly spread on warm toast, stirred into oatmeal, or served alongside roasted meats and cheeses, this homemade preserve captures the essence of the harvest season. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal project for cool weekend afternoons, filling your kitchen with an irresistible, cozy aroma that lingers long after the cooking is done.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash, core, and quarter the apples, leaving the skins on for color and fiber.
  2. Place the apple quarters into a slow cooker and pour in the apple cider.
  3. Cook on high heat until the apples are very soft and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Carefully transfer the cooked apples and any remaining liquid to a blender or food processor.
  5. Blend until completely smooth and pureed, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Measure the puree; you should have approximately 6 cups. If less, adjust sugar proportionally (1/2 cup brown sugar per cup of puree).
  7. Return the apple puree to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg.
  9. Cover and cook on high heat, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens and turns a deep mahogany color, about 4 hours.
  10. While still hot, ladle the apple butter into hot, sterilized jars for canning, freeze in batches, or refrigerate in airtight containers for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1043.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 127.5mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 271.5g91%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g61%
Sugars 244.0g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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