Apple Butter

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 15 apples, such as Mutsu, Gala, or Golden Delicious (about 6 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy) or regular brandy
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often with a large wooden spoon to prevent scorching, until apples have broken down into a saucelike consistency, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3
    Mash any large pieces of apple with the back of a spoon, if necessary.
  4. 4
    Using a heatproof spatula, transfer apple mixture to a small saucepan.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking, stirring often, until apples are completely broken down and butter is very thick and dark, about 2 hours.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month, or freeze up to 6 months.

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