Fragrant Apple Butter

This fragrant apple butter is a comforting, slow-cooked preserve that transforms simple apples into a rich, dark spread with deep caramel notes. Simmered with apple cider and warm cinnamon, it develops a silky texture and intense fruit flavor perfect for toast, yogurt, or baking. Ideal for autumn gatherings or holiday gift-giving, this recipe captures the essence of home-style cooking with minimal ingredients and maximum aroma.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 954.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This fragrant apple butter is a comforting, slow-cooked preserve that transforms simple apples into a rich, dark spread with deep caramel notes. Simmered with apple cider and warm cinnamon, it develops a silky texture and intense fruit flavor perfect for toast, yogurt, or baking. Ideal for autumn gatherings or holiday gift-giving, this recipe captures the essence of home-style cooking with minimal ingredients and maximum aroma.

Ingredients

3 pound Apples -- quartered
2 cup Apple cider
3 cup Sugar
2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

1
Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
2
Place apples in a large pot with 2 cups of apple cider.
3
Simmer uncovered until apples are very soft, about 1 hour.
4
Add more cider if apples become too dry during cooking.
5
Fit a food processor with the steel blade.
6
Process apples in batches until pureed, about 30 seconds per batch.
7
Return the puree to the pot.
8
Add sugar to taste, using up to 3 cups total.
9
Stir in ground cinnamon.
10
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until thick and dark brown.
11
Pour the hot apple butter into sterilized jars.
12
Cover tightly and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 954.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 247.7g83%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Sugars 228.5g
Protein 1.1g3%

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

Note

Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

You may not need the full 3 cups of sugar; adjust sweetness to preference.

Substitute part of the white sugar with brown sugar for deeper flavor.

Ensure jars are sterilized before filling to preserve freshness.

Keywords: apple, apples, blending, butter, cider, cinnamon, dip, fragrant, ground, international, quartered, simmering, sugar, vegan, preserve, spread, autumn, holiday, gift, slow-cooked

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/fragrant-apple-butter/