Apple butter is a delectable and versatile fruit spread made from slow-cooked apples. This sweet and tangy treat is a perfect addition to breakfast toast, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. It is also a wonderful gift for friends and family. In this article, we've compiled a collection of apple butter recipes, including a classic apple butter recipe, a honey-sweetened apple butter recipe, and a crockpot apple butter recipe. Whether you're a seasoned canner or a novice cook, you'll find a recipe here that suits your needs. So, gather your apples and let's get started on making some delicious apple butter!
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SLOW COOKER APPLE BUTTER WITH HONEY
The honey and brown sugar really gives the apple butter a little more depth then others I have tried. If you like a smoother apple butter, blend the apples once they are soft with a electric mixer. I like to use more then 1 variety of apples like Granny Smith and then something a little softer like fuji.
Provided by jodee
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 10h10m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir apples, white sugar, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and allspice together in a slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 1 hour. Change heat to Low and continue cooking until apples are easily mashed with a fork, 9 to 11 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 11 g
APPLE BUTTER ROLLS WITH HONEY MARZIPAN FROSTING
Steps:
- For the rolls: Combine the milk, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl and swirl together. Let sit until foamy on top, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cinnamon, salt, cardamom and 3 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Whisk together the eggs, oil, honey and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir the yeast mixture and oil mixture into the dry mixture and then knead, either on a work surface or with the dough hook, adding up to 1 cup more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky, 15 minutes by hand and 7 to 10 minutes by mixer. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- For the filling: Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and roll it out, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking, into an 18-by-12-inch rectangle. Spread it with the apple butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon and almond paste. Roll up tightly starting from a long end (so that it results in an 18-inch-long roll), and pinch the edges to seal. Cut into 12 rolls and place in the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (Or cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then go right to preheating the oven.)
- When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and loosen the plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature until puffy, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the egg with a splash of water in a cup. Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and brush the rolls with the egg wash. Bake until the rolls are lightly browned and have an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
- For the frosting: Meanwhile, blend the blanched almonds in a food processor, scraping the sides occasionally, until creamy and spreadable, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the honey, almond extract, salt and lemon zest and continue to blend (it may clump together at this point, and that's okay) as you drizzle in the milk. Blend until creamy. (This can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.)
- When the rolls come out of the oven, spread them with the frosting, sprinkle with the sliced almonds and serve.
BEST HONEY APPLE BUTTER RECIPE FOR FALL
Learn how to make honey apple butter with this recipe from the chefs of Saba in New Orleans, which is perfect for eating with challah on Rosh Hashanah.
Provided by Tasting Table Staff
Categories Condiments
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place apple cider, orange juice, chopped apples, honey, salt and sugar in a sauce pot and bring to simmer.
- Cover and cook at a simmer, stirring frequently. for 1½ to 2 hours.
- Place the contents in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Put the mixture back in the pot. Add the honey and baharat (or pumpkin pie spice). Bring back to a simmer and cook until the apple butter is thickened.
- Chill the honey apple butter and serve with challah.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 mg cholesterol, Fat 0 g fat, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein, SaturatedFat 0 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 476 mg, Sugar 42 g
HONEY APPLE BUTTER
This makes a delicious apple butter using no sugar but our favorite--honey! Easy and makes the house smell really yummy!
Provided by reckley
Categories Apple
Time 12h10m
Yield 4 Pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in your crock pot. Cook on high for 1 hour and then on low for 11-12 hours till thick. Stir occasionally. Transfer to 4 pint jars and invert to seal. Apple butter should be hot enough to not have to can in a water bath.
- You may also cook the mixture on low on your stovetop for approximately 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 439.3, Carbohydrate 243.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 139.4, Protein 1.7
ALL-DAY APPLE BUTTER
This tasty apple butter is a real slow cooker, but well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.
Provided by Terri
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 11h30m
Yield 128
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
- Cover and cook on high 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
- Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right apples. Use a variety of apples that are good for applesauce, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn. Avoid using apples that are too soft or mealy.
- Peel and core the apples. This will help to remove the tough skin and seeds, which can make the apple butter bitter.
- Use a slow cooker or crock pot. This is the easiest way to make apple butter, and it allows you to cook the apples low and slow, which will help to develop their flavor.
- Add spices to taste. Common spices used in apple butter include cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. You can also add a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Cook the apple butter until it is thick and spreadable. This can take several hours, but it is worth the wait. The longer you cook the apple butter, the thicker and more flavorful it will be.
Conclusion:
Apple butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or waffles. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork, or as a filling for pies and pastries. Apple butter is also a great way to use up leftover apples. So next time you have a few extra apples on hand, be sure to try making apple butter. You won't be disappointed!
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