Easy Homemade Apple Butter Recipe - Chef John's Delight

Name: Easy Homemade Apple Butter Recipe - Chef John's Delight
Total time: 10 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 5 pounds Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1.5 cups white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.125 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 splash water

Enjoy the taste of apple pie in a spread! This apple butter recipe is simple, hands-free, and perfect with sharp cheddar or cheesy biscuits. Any classic cooking apple works well.

Total time10 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 hrs
Yield5 cups, 40

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Ingredients

5 pounds Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1.5 cups white sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.13 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
1 splash water

Instructions

Combine chopped apples, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vinegar in a large slow cooker. Add water and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or until the apples soften and release their juices. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apple flesh has completely dissolved.
Use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 4 more hours, until the apple butter darkens and thickens. Strain if desired, then seal in a glass container and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 82 kcal
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 20 g
Sodium Content: 75 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g