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    Published: Nov 21, 2022 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Easy Apple Butter Recipe

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    This Easy Apple Butter Recipe is perfectly textured and flavored for a delightful fall and winter treat. It's made entirely in a cooking blender, so cooking and cleanup are a breeze. Spread it on toast or waffles, or drop it into pancake batter for a fantastic breakfast.

    Apple butter in a jar with a spoon and english muffins.
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Apple butter doesn't have to be long or tedious when using a cooking blender. This Recipe for Easy Apple Butter has all the flavor and texture you'd expect from a whole day of cooking.

    Ingredients

    Apples: I used Gala apples, but any variety will work fine.

    Sugar: A combination of white granulated and dark brown sugar will sweeten this apple butter perfectly.

    Spices: The flavor comes from all the warm and cozy fall spices. So get to the spice rack and grab the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and kosher salt.

    Liquids: Not much in this area, just a little pure vanilla extract and maple syrup.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Begin by peeling, coring, and slicing the apples.

    Once the apples are ready, place them in a cooking blender, put the lid on, and set it on puree. Depending on the blender, you may need to pause it a couple of times and stir the apples a bit to be sure they are all pureed. You may also have to add the apple slices in batches.

    As soon as you have all the apples through the first puree cycle, add the remaining ingredients and set it to puree again for about three minutes.

    Once the apple butter is done, leave the blender on and keep warm with the lid off to make it thicker if you'd prefer. The other option is to pour the entire pitcher of apple butter into a slow cooker or Instant Pot set it to high, and leave the lid off until you've reached your desired consistency.

    Plus, your house will smell fantastic!

    Expert Tips

    • After blending this recipe, I place it all in a slow cooker on high. This allows it to thicken and become more of a traditional apple butter texture as opposed to apple sauce.
    • Be sure that you are adding your apples to the blender in batches. It fills up pretty quickly.
    • This apple butter can be refrigerated for up to four days.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the purpose of apple butter?

    Apple butter is most commonly used as a spread for toast and bread. However, it's a great addition to pastries and baked goods, served over pancakes or waffles, and often times eaten on its own as a side dish.

    What is apple butter made of?

    Apple butter is made of fresh apples and a blend of spices and herbs. Most commonly, you'll find brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

    Why is it called apple butter?

    Apple butter gets its name from the thick, spreadable texture, similar to that of butter. However, apple butter does not contain any butter.

    What is the difference between apple butter and applesauce?

    Apple butter has a thicker and more creamy texture than applesauce and gets this texture from being cooked for a much longer time than applesauce.

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    📖 Recipe

    Apple butter served with english muffins on a wooden serving tray.

    Easy Apple Butter Recipe

    This Easy Apple Butter Recipe is perfectly textured and flavored for a delightful fall and winter treat. Plus, it's all made in one blender!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • 5 Apples - Gala or any other variety
    • 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
    • ½ tsp. Nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp. Cloves
    • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
    • 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup

    Instructions

    • Place the apples in a cooking blender, place the lid on, and set it on puree.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and set the blender to puree again for about three minutes.
    • You can leave the blender on keep warm or pour the apple butter into a slow cooker or instant pot on high with the lid off to thicken.

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    Notes

    • After blending this recipe, I place it all in a slow cooker on high. This allows it to thicken and become more of a traditional apple butter texture as opposed to apple sauce.
    • Be sure that you are adding your apples to the blender in batches. It fills up pretty quickly.
    • This apple butter can be refrigerated for up to four days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. Yolanda says

      September 04, 2023 at 10:57 am

      Can this recipe be canned?

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      • Jeremy Klae says

        September 05, 2023 at 4:32 pm

        Hi, Yolanda! Thank you so much for reaching out. It sure can. The the fresh apples provide enough acidity with a PH lower than 4.6 so you'll be good to go!

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