What is the best apples to use for apple butter?

What is the best apples to use for apple butter?

BEST APPLES FOR APPLE BUTTER Generally speaking, softer varieties of apples such as Fuji, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, or Jonagold work better since they cook down faster. I used a mix of Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp in my apple butter, and even the crisper varieties broke down well for a smooth apple butter.

Why is there vinegar in apple butter?

Two, the sugar and spices can’t fully infiltrate the apples until they are mashed or pureed. So first, cook the apples with apple cider vinegar and water. This allows them to soften into mush and the vinegar gives the apple butter a fresh tangy quality.

How do you make apple butter thicker?

Apple Butter is best when it has a nice thick consistency. To thicken it, after you blend it in the blender, cook it in the slow cooker on HIGH uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring it every so often. It will thicken more as it cools.

What can I do with lots of apples?

Top tips for an abundance of apples

1. Dry them. Dried Apples, along with other dried fruit, is a snacking favourite.
2. Puree them. Apple puree can be used in a variety of ways – apple crumbles, apple pies or just as it is.
3. Pickle them.
4. Juice them.
5. Bake them.

How do you can apple butter without a canner?

If you are NOT canning the apple butter, ladle the hot butter into clean mason jars, wipe lids clean, secure lids on jars, and refrigerate (and/or give away). Apple Butter that is not canned must be kept refrigerated, and has a limited storage time.

What is the difference between applesauce and apple butter?

What is the difference between applesauce and apple butter, anyway? Applesauce is a fairly quick process, cooked apples run through a food mill. Apple butter is basically concentrated apple sauce, cooked down even more until it’s thicker, silkier, and more intensely apple flavored.

Why is my apple butter not thick?

The easiest way to thicken apple butter is to put it in the crock in a 350º oven without a lid. Stir it occasionally until it is as thick as you like it.

What can you do with apple butter?

What do I do with Apple Butter?

1. Spread it on toast.
2. Stir it into oatmeal.
3. Top your pancakes and waffles with it.
4. Use it instead of pumpkin or applesauce in recipes.
5. Set out a bowl with a cheese plate.
6. Swirl it into cakes or cupcakes.
7. Brush it on chicken or pork during the last few cooking minutes.

How long does apple butter last canned?

about two years
Home-canned apple butter has a shelf life of about two years. Store in a cool, dark place.

Does apple butter go bad?

Apple butter that has been continuously refrigerated will generally stay at best quality for about 1 year. The best way is to smell and look at the apple butter: if the butter develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, it should be discarded.