Homemade Apple Butter
Homemade Apple Butter is a simple way to add apple pie flavour to almost any breakfast or dessert. Add it to yoghurt, oats, as a topping for pancakes or scones or as a filling for pastries. Or simply dollop on some vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
- 4 - 5 Medium Apples Cored and chopped (peeling optional)
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 - 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar*
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Ground Allspice Optional
- ¼ Cup Water
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples to dice size (peeling optional). Place in a medium saucepan
- Add the lemon juice, sugar and spices, finally add the water and bring to medium heat
- Bring to a steady simmer then reduce the temperature slightly and cook gently over until apples are very soft, around 15 minutes
- Use a hand/stick blender to blend the apples until smooth
- Note: If the mixture is extremely thick while blending, feel free to add a tablespoon of water at a time to help it blend smooth. This will usually depend on the variety of apple and whether they were peeled or not. I most often use unpeeled Granny Smiths and need to add a couple of tablespoons of water at this stage. It should be thick but smooth
- Important: If using a normal blender instead, remember to open the steam hole/vent before blending
- Scoop into a clean glass storage jar or plastic container. Cool to room temperature, the add an airtight lid and chill in the fridge until ready to use
Notes
*Adjust the sugar to your taste or to the variety of apples you use. More for granny smith apples, less for sweeter varieties such as golden delicious, gala, fuji, etc.
You can use any variety of apples for apple butter.
Apple butter will last in an airtight jar in the fridge for at least 2 weeks or in the freezer for around 6 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before use.
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