How to Make Apple Butter VI - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, velvety texture and intense flavor of homemade apple butter. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it as a glaze for pork chops, apple butter adds a delightful sweetness and warmth to any dish. And while it may sound fancy, making apple butter at home is actually quite simple, especially with this tried and true recipe for Apple Butter VI.

What sets this recipe apart is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, achieve...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 4 pounds cooking apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • In a 5 quart saucepan, bring apple cider and apples to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and, stirring often, simmer 10 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
  • Sieve the mixture through a strainer or food mill, then return to simmer in the saucepan.
  • Stir sugar and brown sugar into the mixture. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
  • Transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate or freeze until serving.
  • Nutrition

    96 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 56mg