Stovetop Apple Butter
This stovetop apple butter is thick, smooth, and packed with warm fall spices. It's naturally dairy-free and perfect on toast, pancakes, or yogurt.
- Prep15 min
- Cook2h 30m
- Total2h 45m
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings32
This homemade apple butter is a fall staple that turns simple apples into a rich, dark, and intensely flavorful spread. It's like applesauce but taken to the next level: thicker, darker, and more concentrated.
Made right on your stovetop with just a handful of ingredients, this recipe is easy and rewarding. The slow simmering caramelizes the apples and deepens the spices, giving you a silky butter that's perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or dolloping on yogurt bowls.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Place the chopped apples in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Add 6 tablespoons of water.
- Add the raw sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the pot partially and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and have turned dark brown.
- Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring frequently, until the mixture has thickened to a spreadable consistency.
- Spoon the apple butter into sterilized jars or containers, cover, and refrigerate.
💡 Tips
- For a smoother texture, peel the apples before chopping.
- Stir frequently during the simmering stage to prevent sticking and burning.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Inspired by a recipe from Skinnytaste