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Amish Apple Butter Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
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Amish Apple Butter Recipe

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This homemade Amish apple butter is a rich, spiced fruit spread made from slow-cooked apples, brown sugar, and warm spices. It’s smooth, flavorful, and perfect for toast, biscuits, or desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds apples Granny Smith, Fuji, or a mix
  • 2 cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Large pot or slow cooker
  • Immersion blender (or regular blender)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass jars with lids for storage

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
  2. In a large pot or slow cooker, combine apples, apple cider, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well.
  3. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once apples are soft, blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
  5. Continue to cook on low heat for another 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and mix well.
  7. Let cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized glass jars. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, let the apple butter cook longer.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
A mix of tart and sweet apples gives the best flavor balance.
This recipe can be canned using a water bath method for long-term storage.
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