How to Make Restaurant-Quality Maple-Apple Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing epitomizes the flavors of fall quite like maple and apple, so why not combine the two into a delightful maple-apple butter? This homemade spread is a perfect topping for toast, waffles, or pancakes, and it also makes a great addition to yogurt, oatmeal, or even a cheese platter. The sweet and tangy flavors of apples meld harmoniously with the rich, smooth taste of maple syrup to create a decadent spread that is sure to elevate any dish it graces.

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Ingredients

  • 20 medium apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 servings

  • Place apple slices in a big pot with maple syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer until apples are very tender, about 45 minutes. Mixture will be thick which is what is required to achieve a rich texture as the final result. Remove from heat.
  • While apples are still hot, add them to a blender with cubes of cold butter, working in small batches so blender is only 1/3 full at a time (for safety reasons so hot mixture won't splatter everywhere). Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 73mg