How to Make Apple Butter in the Oven - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you spread it on toast, mix it into oatmeal, or use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles, apple butter adds a rich and sweet flavor to any meal. And while many people make apple butter on the stovetop, it can also be made in the oven, which is a simple and hands-off method that yields delicious results.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 3 whole allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Combine apples, apple cider, brown sugar, and salt in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and allspice. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until apples are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Remove whole spices from the pot with a slotted spoon. Reserve cinnamon and star anise; discard cloves and allspice. Purée apples with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and return cinnamon and star anise to the pot.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, stirring every 30 minutes, until apple butter thickens and deepens in color, about 3 hours. Let cool completely. Discard cinnamon and star anise before transferring to airtight containers.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 13mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 56mg