Tart Apple Butter
This delicious homemade apple butter recipe is the perfect thing to make to kick off the fall season. It smells like apples and spices, and it tastes like tart apple jam. And the best part, it's super simple to make!
Ingredients
- 10 cups chopped apples about 12 small-medium apples, or 7-8 large ones
- 1 cup apple juice or cider can also use water in a pinch
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Instructions
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Wash, peel, and chop the apples.
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Throw the apples into a large pot. Add the remaining ingredients.
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Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and cook until the apples are soft. Purée the apples with an immersion blender* until smooth, and simmer for 6-8 hours, or until reduced, thickened, and a rich dark brown.
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Can immediately in sealed jars, or store in containers in the fridge or freezer until use. Use as you would any fruit jam.
Recipe Notes
*If you don't have an immersion blender, you can process your apples in a food processor or blender before cooking instead.