FRESH PLUM APPLE BUTTER

Fresh Plum Apple Butter image

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

Ingredients

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.