Apple Butter

Name: Apple Butter
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 small Spanish onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
2

Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Add the apples, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water and cook until the apples are very soft, 10 minutes.
4

Stir in the cinnamon and salt and cook for 1 minute.
5

Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool.
6

Transfer the mixture to a food processor along with the butter and process until slightly chunky.
7

Scrape into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
8

Bring to room temperature before serving.