Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Spiced Apple Butter. This rich, velvety spread combines sweet apples with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful treat perfect for toast, desserts, or enjoying straight from the jar. Its heavenly aroma will fill your kitchen with the essence of fall, making it a must-try recipe for cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well.
- Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes or in a slow cooker on low for about 4 hours until the apples are softened.
- Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth (or blend in batches). For a chunkier texture, blend only part of the mixture.
- Return to heat and simmer uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until thickened to your liking.
- Transfer to clean jars and refrigerate for up to two weeks or can for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg