Description
Made with just apples, a touch of maple syrup, and cozy spices, this apple butter is easy to make and full of flavor. Spread it, bake with it, or enjoy it by the spoonful – it’s that good.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 apples, chopped (I used a variety)
- 1 cup water or apple juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2–4 tablespoons light brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine apples, water (or juice), maple syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes on the stove, until the apples are soft and tender.
- Let cool slightly, then blend until smooth.
- Return to the pot and cook again until thickened to your liking.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container.