Apple butter
plant-based, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan friendly
Equipment
- heavy bottom or cast iron large saucepan, high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh apples, cooking variety, peeled, core removed then weighed (Golden delicious, Fuji, Rennet)
- 3 tbsp organic coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
Instructions
- Peel core and dice your apples into tiny chunks. If you're using organic apples, leave peel on. Place them into a large heavy bottom or cast iron saucepan and cover with a lid.
- Cook on medium for 45 minutes. When the apples are very soft, transfer to a high speed blender together with all the liquid and blend until completely smooth.
- Place back to the pot. Add vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and spices and stir to combine.
- Cook without the lid, stirring frequently for 45-60 minutes.
- The apple butter is ready when it's thick and dense, dark in color and it doesn't run off from the laddle.
- Let cool down completely before transferring to mason jars.
- The apple butter keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week in sealed glass jars.
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The apple butter keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week in sealed glass jars.