Apple Butter
A delicious, spice-baked apple dish that is very versatile on a fall table. Use it for a holiday dinner sauce alongside cranberries and gravy or as a bread spread on morning toast.
Ingredients
- 6 baking apples cored and wedged, skin left on
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon apple pie spice see cook's notes below
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 1 orange cut in half
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in large ceramic baking pan and cover with foil. Heat oven to 350 degrees then place the pan of apples in the center of the oven. Roast for 1-1/2 hours or until the apples are very soft.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Discard the foil. Squeeze the lemon and orange over the apples.
- Place the apples in a food processor and puree smooth. If you don't have a food processor you can use a potato masher or blender.
- Chill until ready to serve or serve warm.
Notes
Chef's Tips: To make your own apple pie spice, mix together: 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Store in covered container. Use 1 tablespoon for this recipe. Use the apple butter for an hors d'ouevres alongside whole grain crackers; serve over yogurt or ice cream; serve as a holiday sauce with roasted turkey or chicken; serve as a bread spread; or serve over your morning cereal. Each serving equals 1/4 cup.
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