Here’s a delicious Apple Butter recipe for you:
### Homemade Apple Butter
#### Ingredients:
– 6 pounds apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties works best)
– 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Apples:**
– Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
2. **Cook the Apples:**
– In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the apples and apple cider. Cook on low heat for 10-12 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very soft and have broken down.
3. **Blend the Mixture:**
– Use an immersion blender to blend the apple mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
4. **Add Sugar and Spices:**
– Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Continue cooking on low heat for another 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter has thickened and darkened in color.
5. **Finish and Store:**
– Stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness and spices if needed.
– Let the apple butter cool slightly, then transfer it to sterilized jars. Seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or process in a water bath for longer shelf life.
Enjoy your homemade apple butter on toast, biscuits, or as a delightful addition to various dishes!
