Mabon Countdown Day 16

Apple Butter

I don’t know about you but Apple Butter just screams ‘Mabon’ to me (as well as apple sauce).

This recipe can be used both on the stove and in a crockpot.

I know that not everyone needs a large batch so I have given the smaller recipe so that you are

Ingredients;

  • 5-7 medium-sized apples of your choice

  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider (not the vinegar)

    • if you are using the crockpot method this liquid is not needed

  • 1/4 c granulated sugar

  • 1/4 - 1/2 c brown sugar (this is to taste and depends on how sweet you want it and what apples you use)

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice (you may need less or more depends on the amount of apples you use)

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (I like cinnamon you may want more or less depending on your preference)

  • pinch of salt

  • ground nutmeg (optional and to taste)

    • I love nutmeg so I will usually place a small pinch in my batches (a little goes a long way)

  • ground cloves (optional and to taste)

  • ground allspice (optional and to taste)

Method - Stove;

  • peel, cut, and core your apples

  • place the apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water or cider into your pot

  • bring ingredients to a simmer on medium heat in an uncovered pot

  • reduce heat and then over and cook apples for 20 to 25 minutes or until apples begin to soften and fall apart

  • remove from heat and blend softened apples in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth

  • return mixture to the pan and cook on low to medium-low and add your brown sugar and spices to the pot

  • cook on low until the mixture is a caramel colour, stirring occasionally

  • keep refrigerated for no more than 2 weeks

Method - Crockpot;

  • peel, cut, and core your apples

  • place the apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water or cider into your pot

  • set crockpot on high

  • after an hour and a half (larger batches need longer) uncover, stir, and continue cooking without the lid

  • continue simmering until mixture is thickened, stir occasionally

  • continue to cook until liquid is gone, roughly 4-5 hours (more time for larger batches)

  • put the crockpot on low and blend softened apples in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth

  • once blended leave mixture on low and cook until your desired thickness

    • still stirring occasionally to prevent burning

  • keep refrigerated for no more than 2 weeks

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