Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of homemade apple butter that captures the essence of autumn. This easy-to-make spread combines sweet apples, warm spices, and a touch of citrus for a delightful treat perfect for toast, pancakes, or even savory dishes. With each spoonful, you’ll be transported to cozy fall afternoons, making it an essential addition to your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium sweet apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small chunks.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chopped apples and water. Cook for 15-20 minutes until soft.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return to low heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg