Apple Butter Recipe (Stovetop)
This homemade apple butter is thick, smooth, and full of warm fall spices—made right on your stovetop. It’s naturally dairy-free and tastes like applesauce taken to the next level: richer, darker, and more flavorful. Enjoy it on toast, pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt bowls, and more!
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Ingredients
- 6 large apples (peeled, cored, finely chopped (honeycrisp, gala, ambrosia))
- 1/3 cup raw sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Steps
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Place the apples in a Dutch oven or heavy pot with 6 tablespoons of water.
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Top with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg and mix well.
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Cover partially and cook on medium low heat for 30 minutes, stirring a few times, until the apples are tender and dark brown.
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Uncover and puree with an immersion blender.
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Simmer, uncovered for about 2 hours on low heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
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Spoon into jars or containers, cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| apples | 6 large | - | - |
| raw sugar | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $3.75/kg | $0.30 |
| light brown sugar | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| allspice | 0.125 teaspoon | - | - |
| nutmeg | 0.125 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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