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Apple butter

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Apples, Spread
Servings: 2 small jars

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Apples Big sweet apple type
  • 150 ml Maple Syrup
  • 80 g Butter
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 pcs Vanilla bean

Instructions

  • Peel the apples and remove the center
  • Cut the apples in small pieces and add to a sauce pan together with the lemon juice to avoid the apples turning brown
  • Open the vanilla bean and add only the grains to the sauce pan
  • Add the rest of the ingredients
  • Cook, uncovered until the apples are completely tender and the mixture has thickened (approx 30 minutes, but it depends on the waterleve in your apples and how thick you want your spread)
  • Mix with a handmixer until the mixture is completely smooth
  • Add the mixture to a sterilized jam glass and close the lid while still boiling hot to keep it in the fridge for approx 1 month. If you want to keep it longer you can freeze it.