This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This easy apple butter recipe simmers on the stove, made with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, it smells and tastes like fall!
I usually make my crock pot apple butter but so many questions about making it on the stove, so here is my stove top apple butter recipe. This spread is the best apple butter, and it’s so easy to make! While it simmers on the stove, your kitchen smell amazing. It’s great on so many things, everything from toast, stirred into oatmeal or overnight oats, over pancakes, to yogurt bowls, cottage cheese and more. If you like this traditional apple butter recipe, don’t miss my pumpkin butter recipe. And, if you need more apple recipes, here’s my homemade applesauce recipe. A great way to use those fall apples!
September and October are the best months to go out east or upstate to visit the orchards and go apple picking. Whenever I do, I always make apple butter! It’s an easy way to transform oatmeal, yogurt, etc into a fall dish!
What is apple butter? Apple butter is similar to applesauce, but they’re not the same thing. Apple butter is more concentrated and thicker than applesauce. It has more sugar and is cooked for a long time until the apples caramelize and turn a deep brown.
Apple butter is made of whole apples, so there is some fiber and nutrition from the fruit. It does have a good amount of sugar, but you only need a little bit at a time since it’s so concentrated.
Apple Butter Ingredients:
- Apples
- Sugar (light brown sugar and raw sugar)
- Spices: Cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg
How to Make Apple Butter:
- Dice apples and add spices
- Cook until apples begin to brown
- Puree and simmer uncovered 2 hours
There are so many ways to enjoy this apple spread. Here are some of my favorites:
This easy and delicious apple butter recipe is perfect for fall. Enjoy it on toast, oatmeal, pancakes, and more! Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Try this recipe and let us know how you liked it!
