Maple Cardamom Apple Butter

We have two huge apple trees in our back yard and I am always thinking of ways to use them up. This year I tried making Apple Butter for the first time and I’m excited to share my recipe with you!

Ingredients

  • 10 (small-medium sized) apples - cored, peeled and sliced

  • 1/2 Cup of water

  • 1/2 Cup of maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Directions

Simmer apples and water in a dutch oven for about an hour. As apples begin to soften, add maple syrup and spices and simmer for another 1-2 hours. Using an emersion blender or beaters, puree the apples to desired consistency. At this point I taste the apple butter and add more spices or syrup as needed. If the apples are tart, add more maple syrup to cut the acidity. If you prefer a more intense cinnamon flavor, feel free to add more!

Fill jars and store in the fridge for a week or so, or freeze for many months. Enjoy!

(This recipe fills about 6 of the 2.7oz Weck Jars)

RecipesAlise Sewell