Apple butter

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The perfect, classic blend of sugar, spices and apples, with the addition of a secret ingredient. The perfect apple butter recipe for canning, made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. Optional apple brandy plus plenty of spices make this a fall classic you’ll make every year. Why you’ll love this recipe Simple to make. This makes for an easy-to-follow guide for those who want to learn how to make their own apple butter at home without any fuss. I’ve included slow cooker instructions and a pretty printable recipe at the bottom. Once you taste homemade apple butter, there’s no going back.

It tastes better than anything store-bought and has an amazing aroma that fills your kitchen while it’s cooking. You can even can it so that you always have some on hand! We have all the information you need to start making your own apple butter today. Ingredients This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll find the full measurements and instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of the page. This adds amazing flavor, but if you don’t have it, you can substitute apple cider or just plain water. Canning recipes require bottled lemon juice because the acidity level is steady.

Equipment This article contains affiliate links, meaning that if you purchase after clicking on one, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. The easiest way to peel these apples is to do it by hand. Even if you have a fancy apple peeler with a turning handle, you could have them all peeled twice by the time you set it up. There’s no need to slice them! Just peel the apples and put them in the saucepan. It won’t be as thick as jam but should be thicker than applesauce.

You want it to look like the third picture in this image before canning it. Storage instructions Like most canning recipes, properly canned apple butter will last at least a year in a cool, dark place. Once you’ve opened a jar, consume it within a week or two. FAQs What’s the best liquid to cook apples in for apple butter? It’s the secret ingredient in this recipe. There are many affordable brands of apple brandy these days, including the famous and expensive Calvados. What are the best kind of apples to use?

Granny smith is popular for baking and other apple sweets, but they are very firm and take a bit longer to soften. It’s nice to have a blend of different varieties. I normally make apple butter on a day when we have a hodgepodge of apples, and I have never once worried about what variety to use. Can I make this recipe in the slow cooker? Our favorite way to make this is in the slow cooker.

It takes longer, and it isn’t really any easier. But the fragrance that fills your kitchen while the apples cook is amazing! Instead of cooking the apples in a saucepan, just place them, the water, and the apple brandy in your slow cooker with the lid on. Turn it on low, and the apples will soften in about 4-6 hours. Puree the apples, add the remaining ingredients, and then use the slow cooker on high to finish cooking the apple butter. Place the lid on, but with a wooden spoon underneath so that moisture can escape.