Best Plum Apple Butter Recipes

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PLUM-APPLE BUTTER



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I look forward to cooking up this fruity spread each December, using the plums I picked and froze during summer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds tart apples, peeled and quartered
2 pounds plums, pitted and quartered
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place apples, plums and water in a large kettle; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool. , Puree in batches in a food processor or blender; return all to the kettle. Add sugar and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Pour into jars. , Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FRESH PLUM APPLE BUTTER



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Use the season's freshest fruits to create your own spread for breads and crackers. This creamy, fruity butter is perfect for a warm summer day. -Nancy Michel, Lakeland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium fresh plums, pitted and quartered
2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place plums, apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12-15 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Place in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return all to the saucepan. Add sugar and spices; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently., Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PLUM APPLE BUTTER WITH AGAVE



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Spicy and yummy! I use 4 pounds of fruit; not always the same fruit. Store jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freezer for 6 months.

Provided by Sharon Angel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds plums, pitted and sliced
2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup apple juice
1 cup agave nectar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine plums, apples, and apple juice in a large pot over medium heat. Cover pot and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Mash fruit with a potato masher.
  • Stir agave nectar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger into mashed fruit. Simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, 30 to 50 minutes. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Pour apple butter into jars and cover with a lid; refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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