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    Stove Top, Old-Fashioned, Cinnamon Apple Butter, Gluten-Free

    11KViews Modified: Feb 22, 2021 · Published: Nov 5, 2012
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    I’ve always found making up a big batch of old-fashioned cinnamon-y apple butter a very soothing, therapeutic way to spend a fall afternoon! Baking a big braid of bread at the same time just adds to the mood of autumn warmth. 

    The aromas coming from the kitchen were totally tantalizing. Our taste buds were going crazy awaiting the rich apple and cinnamon combo on hot right-out-of-the-oven whole wheat bread!

    In the last post, I shared how we picked an unknown variety of apples from our neighbor’s tree and identified them with the help of Orange Pippin, an all-things-apple website.

    This recipe is so simple, but the secret is fresh, tart (baking) apples, not the sweeter, eating out-of-hand kind. 

    For a crock pot version, you can also put it into a crock pot by doubling or tripling the recipe and adding 1/4 c. extra liquid to go overnight on low.

     

    Gluten-Free Apple Butter

    Ingredients:

    • 4-5 lbs. (a 5 lb. bag will do) tart pie apples, cored and cut into chunks. Granny Smiths are ideal. Leave unpeeled if un-sprayed and you have a stick blender (why go to the extra work?). Cut out any bad spots.
    • 2/3 c. real maple syrup (or honey). I have cut the sweetener here, so you may add more to suit your taste.
    • 2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
    • 2 TBSP lemon juice or cider vinegar (or to taste)
    • 3 to 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (the greater the amount, the darker/richer the color)
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and ginger (optional) These spices really bump up the flavor!
    • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
    • 1  and 1/3 cup water or apple juice

    Directions:

    Place it all in a big saucepan and cook it down slowly on medium heat with the lid askew to vent off the extra liquid – approx. 30 minutes until a soft consistency. Check your heat: I simmered mine on ‘3’ and then lowered it to ‘2’ until done; stir occasionally to prevent scorching.

    Your kitchen will become the gathering place. There is nothing quite like the rich aroma of apples and spices cooking down on the stove to bring back childhood memories of working alongside my mom in the kitchen!

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    The apples cook down pretty fast and the skins get tender. Some apples cook down faster than others.

     

    When the humidity in our home goes down as the weather gets cold at night, I like to use my cooking as a way to humidify a little, so I leave the lid off and stir more frequently.

    Now you can puree it with your stick-blender. Those skins increase your dietary fiber, but the resulting apple butter will be smooth and silky in texture.

    using stainless steel stick blender to puree into apple butter

    No one but you will ever know the skins were left on.

    Reduce heat and continue cooking only if it is not thick enough. You will know when it is just right!

    It is so hard to wait for this as a dessert, so serve it with the meal! Get the hot bread out of the oven, tear off a big chunk…and pass the apple butter, please! 

    Uh-mm…

     

    A plug for the wonderful book that opened up a whole new world of baking crusty breads to us. We couldn’t be more pleased to save so much time and turn out an awesome, truly European-style crusty bread! I highly recommend The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking.

     

    braided bread

    This will make 2 quart tubs or 4 pints. Use a tub in the next several week (if it lasts that long) and pop one in the freezer for when you do hospitality with friends. Leave 3/4″ headroom when freezing.

    Bon appétit, my friend!

    “Keep me as the apple of your eye;
    hide me in the shadow of your wings…” ~Psalm 17: 8

    Cinnamon Apple Butter: Old-Fashioned Chunky Style & Gluten-Free. braided loaf with apples

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    1. Lisa Kukowski

      November 05, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      Can this recipe be canned? ( I am a beginner…) If so, hot water bath or pressure canner? Also, thank you so much for the blog and facebook posts. I enjoy seeing your posts each day.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        November 05, 2012 at 2:14 pm

        Hello, Lisa 🙂
        I am sure it can be either water bath canned or pressure canned. I used to can a lot, but it has been years now. The Ball book would be a great place to start: http://www.freshpreserving.com/home.aspx God bless you as you endeavor to stock your pantry!

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    2. Jedidja

      November 05, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      That is another way of making applesauce, than I do in the Netherlands. Thank you for this clear recipe. Need to try. The kids will love this., I think. Ahornsyroop is not something that is cheap here. So I’ll take honey. Thanks for this great blog.

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      • Jacqueline

        November 05, 2012 at 3:07 pm

        Aww..thank you, Jedidja 🙂 I couldn’t figure out whether to call it applesauce or apple butter…but it is heavily spiced, so apple butter it is!

        Reply
    3. jem

      November 05, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      If you ever have extra pears, you can do pear butter the same way….great way to smell up your house!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        November 06, 2012 at 12:21 am

        Ah!… good idea! I know where I can get some pears, too!! Thanks, Jem!

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    4. Gin

      November 06, 2012 at 9:03 am

      I’m so glad to find a recipe using honey instead of brown sugar! Thank you for sharing your recipe. This gives me one more reason to purchase a stick blender, too. 🙂 Blessings, Gin

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      • Jacqueline

        November 06, 2012 at 11:35 am

        Gin, welcome!
        Haha! So I’m not the only one who has gotten a few gadgets because I found a recipe I needed it for!! I got a stainless one. I didn’t like the thought of using plastic in the heat. Blessings, new friend!

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    5. Emily Francis

      July 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Hi! Quick question, the measurement for the juice/water, is it 1/3 cup or 1 and 1/3 cup? Hard to tell on the recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jacqueline

        July 17, 2015 at 11:31 am

        I went to the post, Emily, and am so glad I did! Thanks for calling that to my attention 🙂 It is 1 and 1/3 cup water, but less is fine – you’ll know if you want it looser or thicker consistency. Enjoy!

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