We’re going to show you how easy it is to make this simple, date-sweetened fall and winter treat, plus share our favorite ways to use it. Just 1 pot and 5 simple ingredients required!
What is Apple Butter?
Apple butter is like applesauce but on a whole new level. Imagine apples cooked down into sauce, then slowly simmered with cinnamon and ginger until thickened and caramelized. The result is a dreamy, versatile, candy-like spread.
How to Make Apple Butter
Making homemade apple butter is almost as easy as making applesauce. This naturally sweetened version begins with cooking chopped apples with dates and cinnamon for sweetness, ginger for a little kick, water to prevent sticking to the pan, and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to help it keep longer. Once the apples are tender, they’re mashed into a sauce. Then to make the transition from sauce to butter, it’s simmered for 1½ to 2 hours to allow it to thicken and caramelize. The result is rich, golden brown, pure deliciousness! We hope you LOVE this apple butter! It’s:Naturally sweetCaramelizedCinnamon-infusedIntensely flavorful& So delicious! It makes a delicious spread on toast or pumpkin bread, topper for waffles, pancakes, and oats, or mix-in for fall-themed baked goods (think apple-spiked pumpkin bread or cinnamon rolls!).
More Easy Apple Recipes
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