How To Make Chef John’s Apple Butter
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, lemon juice, and apple cider.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and easily mashable, about 30 minutes.
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Use a potato masher to mash the cooked apples until smooth.
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Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 3-4 hours, or until the apple butter thickens and darkens in color.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to jars or containers. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Calories : 120kcal
- Total Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 26g
- Protein : 0g
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