Picture perfect apples are tumbling into grocery stores with no sign of stopping.
Its silly that more apple butter recipes arent incorporating honey already.
How to make apple butter
1.
Prepare the apples
Start by peeling your apples, coring them, and cutting them into half-inch slices.
Partially cover with a lid, checking and stirring occasionally.
Dont worry, almost all of it will evaporate over the course of cooking.
Use an immersion blender to completely puree the apples in the pot.
During this time, the mixture will bubble and splatter hot apple lava everywhere if you stop stirring.
It will beveryhot, sopleasekeep stirring to avoid bubbles and splashes.
Add any flavorings
Add the honey, sugar, and cinnamon, and stir until completely combined.
Blend the apples with an immersion blender, or in any sort of food processor, until velvety smooth.
Return to medium-low heat and stir slowly, but constantly, for another 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
Take the apple butter off the heat and stir in the sugar, cinnamon and honey until completely combined.
Let cool for an hour on the counter before storing in the fridge.
Keep in mind the honey apple butter will thicken slightly after chilling.
This recipe makes six cups of apple butter.
Store in jars, give as gifts, or keep it in the fridge for your personal stash.
I recommend using it within two or three weeks.
