Embrace the comforting flavors of fall with this homemade Apple Butter recipe. Perfectly capturing the essence of ripe apples and warm spices, this velvety spread is a versatile addition to your pantry. Enjoy it on toast, swirled into yogurt, or as a flavorful ingredient in various recipes.
Ingredients (Yields about 3 cups):
6-7 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each of ground cloves, nutmeg, and allspice
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Cook the Apples:
In a large pot, combine apples, both sugars, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and sugars dissolve.
Simmer and Blend:
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
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