HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER

Homemade Apple Butter image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h30m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pounds assorted apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 cup packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cloves

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Combine the apples, apple cider, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and cook until the apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Puree the mixture in a blender in batches until smooth (or use an immersion blender).
Return the mixture to the pot and bake, uncovered, stirring every 30 minutes, until thickened and deep amber, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours (the timing will depend on the kind of apples you use). Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Try it on: Pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, grilled cheese, PB&J, biscuits, cornbread or pork chops

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 28 grams