Amish Apple Butter Recipe
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.
Equipment
- Large pot or slow cooker
- Immersion blender (or regular blender)
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Glass jars with lids for storage
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
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a large pot or slow cooker, combine apples, apple cider, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well.
- Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once apples are soft, blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Continue to cook on low heat for another 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mix well.
- 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.
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.
