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Apple Butter

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Yield
Makes 3 to 4 quarts.
Category
Dips and Spreads
Fruit
Course
Side Dishes
Preparation Method
Cook
Simmer
Sources
Yankee Magazine's Great New England Recipes

Make your own apple butter with this simple recipe. Apple butter is a delicious alternative to peanut butter and a great way to use fresh apples. There’s no need to peel the apples, but you can if you prefer.

See Best Cooking Apples and use the varieties you would use for applesauce.

Cortland apples work well because they don’t oxidize as rapidly when cut as do other varieties. 

Ingredients
1/2 peck or 6 pounds mixed apples, cored and quarter
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
zest and juice from 1 lemon
Instructions

In a pot over medium heat, cook apples until soft, adding enough cider to get them started without scorching. When apples are soft, push through a sieve into the pot. Add remaining ingredients and simmer over very low heat, uncovered, until desired thickness is reached. Stir often to avoid burning.

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Comments

Kate (not verified)

4 years 2 months ago

What brand of apple would be considered grade B? Thank You.

Deb (not verified)

4 years 7 months ago

Can I use frozen apples and if so?

We are not sure what your entire question is, but yes you can use frozen apples.

susan fiello (not verified)

5 years 2 months ago

what can I use in place of apple cider? thankyyou

Hi, Susan. We highly recommend using the apple cider in this recipe. However, if you can’t get or find any, you can substitute with unsweetened apple juice.

PEG BITTNER (not verified)

7 years 1 month ago

You speak of all the different kinds of apples and what they are good for but when you list your recipe for apple butter you do not list what particular apples you recommend or used in the recipe. It would help a person who is first starting out.

Hi, Peg. There is a link at the top of this page that you can click on to go to our apple page, which tells you what kind of apples to use for baking, sauce, etc. If you can’t find it, you can also click here:. 

Barbara (not verified)

7 years 1 month ago

And ,how do you save it. Is it like freezer jam.Cause I don't can.

Sandra (not verified)

7 years 2 months ago

What do you do with the lemon rind and juice, doesn't say in recipe?