How to Make Apple Butter (Easy Homemade Recipe)

By Feelgoodfoodie · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Stove method: put the apples and apple cider in a large, deep pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then cover and cook until the apples are soft, 25-30 minutes.
2. Blend the apples until mostly smooth.
3. Return the purée to the pot and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Simmer over low heat, stirring now and then, until thick like jam and the colour of dark brown sugar, 75-90 minutes.
4. Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.
5. Instant Pot method: put the apples and apple cider in the insert, seal and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let the pot release pressure fully before opening.
6. Blend the apples until smooth.
7. Return them to the insert and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Switch to sauté and simmer, stirring now and then, until thick like jam and the colour of dark brown sugar, 75-90 minutes.
8. Remove the insert from the pot, stir in the lemon juice, let cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

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