Are you ready to elevate your breakfast game with a delightful spread that will leave your taste buds dancing? Look no further than homemade apple butter! This delicious and versatile condiment is the perfect addition to toast, pancakes, oatmeal, and even savory dishes. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Say goodbye to store-bought versions filled with preservatives and hello to a healthier and more flavorful option. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your homemade apple butter, and let’s dive into the recipe!
No canning is needed; this small-batch recipe goes straight into the fridge and will last up to a month.
Small Batch Apple Butter
Super concentrated, smooth spread packed with fall flavors, perfect for toast, biscuits, oatmeal, or even pancakes!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds apples
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon or apple or pumpkin pie spice
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into one-inch pieces
- In a heavy bottom pot, add the apples, water, sugar, honey, vinegar, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
- Bring to a simmer, and simmer for 20 minutes until the apples are soft enough to purée.
- Using an emersion Blender, food processor, or blender, process until smooth.
- Add the salt, and vanilla, and process for another minute.
- Taste and add more cinnamon if desired.
- Return to a simmer and simmer until your desired thickness and consistency.
- Mine normally takes about another 20 minutes.
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