preservation · Best in fall
Spiced Apple Butter
A slow-cooked apple purée spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg that concentrates down to a rich, spreadable preserve. No pectin needed — apples have enough natural pectin to set themselves. Better on toast than any jam.
Ingredients
🌱 From Your Homestead
- apples (5 lbs, any variety)
- raw honey (2 tbsp, optional partial sweetener swap)
🛒 From the Store
- sugar (1 cup)
- apple cider (1 cup)
- cinnamon (2 tsp)
- cloves (1/4 tsp)
- nutmeg (1/4 tsp)
- canning jars
How to Make It
- Gather your ingredients: apples (5 lbs, any variety), raw honey (2 tbsp, optional partial sweetener swap), sugar (1 cup), apple cider (1 cup), cinnamon (2 tsp), and the rest.
- Prep your homestead ingredients — wash, chop, and measure: apples (5 lbs, any variety), raw honey (2 tbsp, optional partial sweetener swap).
- Leave the lid off for the last hour so moisture evaporates and the butter thickens. It's done when a spoonful on a plate holds its shape without releasing liquid around the edges.
- Cook for approximately 3 hr. Adjust to taste and serve 32 portions.
- Plate, enjoy, and share with your household!
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