Dutch Oven Apple Butter
Apple Butter is a thick, caramelized, sweet, nutty spread that is perfect for morning toast to satisfy the longing for fall flavors.
Equipment
- peeler
- Knife
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 5-6 pounds granny smith apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated maple or 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cloves start with 1/4 and increase to taste at the end
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice your apples into 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch pieces.
- Mix your spices in a bowl. Toss apples in spice mixture or pour spices over apples and toss within the dutch oven.
- Add apples, spices, and one cup of water to the dutch oven and bring to a boil over medium heat for 40 minutes with the lid half-off to allow some steam to escape.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the apples and return to a simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours until thick and dark in color.
Nutrition
Calories: 1690kcal | Carbohydrates: 434g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 2573mg | Fiber: 58g | Sugar: 349g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 4mg
Calories: 1690kcal