Speedy Apple Butter Recipe

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After I read an article in Country EXTRA about a church group in Tennessee that made apple butter, I thought I would share a recipe I’ve used for many years. This shortcut version only takes about a half hour to make, and it starts with applesauce. I make my own sauce from the Golden Delicious apple tree in my yard. I hope someone who just wants to remember the taste of “homemade” apple butter, but in a small amount, will enjoy it.

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Speedy Apple Butter Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

5 30 35

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.

Originally published as Speedy Apple Butter in Country Extra March 2006, p51