Apple Butter
Directions
- 1Peel, core, and slice 6 1/2 pounds of apples, which will be about three 3-pound bags. The video recommends using Gala apples.
- 2Peel, core, and slice 6 1/2 pounds of apples, which will be about three 3-pound bags. The video recommends using Gala apples.
- 3Peel, core, and slice 6 1/2 pounds of apples, which will be about three 3-pound bags. The video recommends using Gala apples.
- 4Pour in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste into the pot with the apples.
- 5Pour in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste into the pot with the apples.
- 6Pour in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste into the pot with the apples.
- 7Mix all ingredients well to coat the apples evenly.
- 8Mix all ingredients well to coat the apples evenly.
- 9Mix all ingredients well to coat the apples evenly.
- 10Place the pot on the stove to simmer for about 6 to 8 hours, stirring often.
- 11Place the pot on the stove to simmer for about 6 to 8 hours, stirring often.
- 12Place the pot on the stove to simmer for about 6 to 8 hours, stirring often.
- 13Keep the lid on for the first half of the simmering process to trap heat and help the apples soften.
- 14Keep the lid on for the first half of the simmering process to trap heat and help the apples soften.
- 15Keep the lid on for the first half of the simmering process to trap heat and help the apples soften.
- 16Remove the lid for the remainder of the cook time to allow water to evaporate.
- 17Remove the lid for the remainder of the cook time to allow water to evaporate.
- 18Remove the lid for the remainder of the cook time to allow water to evaporate.
- 19Once the apples are a deep brown color, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until ultra-smooth and velvety. Blend for about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 20Once the apples are a deep brown color, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until ultra-smooth and velvety. Blend for about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 21Once the apples are a deep brown color, use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until ultra-smooth and velvety. Blend for about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 22Finish by simmering for another 30 minutes, uncovered, to thicken and remove any last bit of moisture.
- 23Finish by simmering for another 30 minutes, uncovered, to thicken and remove any last bit of moisture.
- 24Finish by simmering for another 30 minutes, uncovered, to thicken and remove any last bit of moisture.
- 25Allow to cool, then spoon into jars.
- 26Allow to cool, then spoon into jars.
- 27Allow to cool, then spoon into jars.
Ingredients
- 6.5 pounds apples
- 6.5 pounds apples
- 6.5 pounds apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Equipment
apple peelerlarge potstoveimmersion blenderjars
Tips
- It's important to leave the lid off for the remainder of the cook time to allow the water to evaporate, which is the key to a thick, velvety apple butter instead of a runny one.
- Blend for a lot longer than you think you need to for a more velvety texture. The video suggests 7 to 10 minutes of blending.