Apple Butter

Apple Butter
4 from 2 ratings
Apple butter is essentially just apples cooked down and flavored with a hint of cinnamon and spice. Because it’s so concentrated, the apple flavor is intense and it’s perfect as a spread on biscuits, toast and even scones. It doesn’t actually contain any butter, but it sure spreads like it.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Apple Butter
Total time: 1.15 hours
Ingredients
  • 2 pound apples
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
  1. Peel, core and cut the apples into wedges.
  2. Place into a deep pot and add the apple cider vinegar, salt and water.
  3. Turn the stove on medium heat.
  4. Cover lightly (but not all the way) and leave it to simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the apples are soft and most of the water has evaporated, turn off the heat.
  6. Pour the apples into a blender and puree until smooth.
  7. It should be a fine sauce consistency.
  8. Pour the apple mixture back into the pot over medium heat and add brown sugar, spices and vanilla.
  9. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can double the cinnamon or just leave it out.
  10. Simmer and stir every few minutes until the sauce thickens and turns a deep, rich brown.
  11. It should take about 20 minutes.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. After the mixture cools down, pour it into jars.
  14. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks or can for long-term storage.