Apple Butter is a traditional American recipe for a classic thickened, spiced apple sauce that is used as the basis for a number of cake recipes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Apple Butter.
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Apple butter is an American classic, but unless you're familiar with North American cuisine then you may well not have come across this before. It makes a wonderful spread, especially for freshly-baked bread and works well as a dip for fruit and even seafood.
Ingredients:
15 or so medium sized tart apples (~1.8kg) eg bramley
1l apple juice or cider
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
380g sugar
Method:
Wash the apples then core and quarter them. Place in a large pan along with the cider. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover and allow to simmer for 30 minutes (stir occasionally to prevent sticking). Once done allow the mixture to cool slightly and press through a sieve. Return about 2.5l back to the pot. Add the sugar and spices, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to its lowest setting.
Allow to cook, uncovered, for about 1.5 hours or until the mixture is very thick. Ensure you stir frequently to prevent the base of the mixture from burning.
Once ready spoon the apple butter into hot, sterilized, jars leaving 5mm head space. Wipe the rims and screw-on the lids. Place in a bath of water just off the boil and leave for 5 minutes. Take out and allow to cool naturally.
