Spiced Apple Butter
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Sep 27
- 1 min read
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Variations: Add a pinch of cloves for extra spice, or a splash of vanilla at the end of cooking.
Serving: Spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or use as filling for cakes and pastries.
Make ahead: Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen in jars for up to 6 months.
Texture tip: For extra smooth butter, blend again at the end of cooking.
Notes
1
Combine apples, dates, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, water, and lemon juice or vinegar in a Dutch oven or large pot. Stir well.
2
Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until apples and dates are soft.
3
Mash with a spoon or potato masher if peeled, or blend with an immersion blender if unpeeled, until smooth.
4
Return the pot to medium low heat and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes. Begin with the lid tilted to avoid splattering, then uncover as liquid reduces.
5
Cook until the butter is thick, caramelized, and reduced by one third to one half. It should cling to the spoon and taste richly sweet.
Instructions
6 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart
peeled or unpeeled
cored
chopped)
3 pitted Medjool dates
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup water
1 Tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Spiced Apple Butter
Anthology of Crumbs
As the apples simmer slowly, the kitchen fills with the fragrance of autumn. Chopped fruit softens into sauce, then deepens in color as it reduces into a glossy butter. Cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of nutmeg lend warmth, while dates bring gentle sweetness. Spread on toast, spooned into morning oats, or tucked between cake layers, this apple butter carries the taste of the season in every bite.
Servings :
2 to 3 cups
Calories:
Prep Time
15 min
Cooking Time
2 hr
Rest Time
0
Total Time
2 hr 15 min
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