I love apple butter, but haven’t had it in a long time. So to remedy that, I made some with organic Gala apples, cinnamon, and cloves….Mmmm..MM!! I love desserts but don’t like a lot of sugar in everything I eat, so making it from scratch was a good way to get natural ingredients and no sugar added.
I peeled the apples, cut them in medium chunks, and simmered them in a dash of water until they were nicely cooked. Then I pureed them in a food processor and stirred in lots of cinnamon and a dash of ground cloves. The cloves give it the apple butter flavor. Sorry I didn’t measure the ingredients, I just add to taste.
I spooned the apple butter into a jar, and VOILA! Umm…oops…………
As you can see it didn’t last very long…about two or three days. Love it on my morning toast with tea. Didn’t even take a photo of it on my toast…maybe next time. If you’ve never made your own, give it a try. I know you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
For the month of October I am donating 50% of my profits from the sale of The Christmas Pin Society to Elizabeth’s Hands for Christ . With each purchase you will be helping to give a nursing home resident a softer place to lay their heads for Christmas. Thank you.
I’m glad you came for a stroll along Leisure Lane. Until next time, may happy days abound!
Marianne
Oct 06, 2011 @ 20:36:01
Yummy, indeed! It would be lovely on a piece of toast with my tea. Thank you for your kind words on my blog! I’m feeling a little better.
: )
Julie M.
Oct 06, 2011 @ 17:20:00
Your welcome! I think apple butter goes with so many things, and I just received an email from a friend who said he used to eat it with cream cheese! I’ve never tried it like that..but..hmmm…
Oct 06, 2011 @ 17:01:10
I haven’t had apple butter in years! My grandmother used to make it, but I never have. I think that’s about to change. Thanks!
Oct 06, 2011 @ 02:00:24
Thanks, Lynn…I’d like to think that, but actually I measure for most recipes. This was a pretty simple one, and you can almost never have too much cinnamon.
Oct 05, 2011 @ 23:18:58
What a yummy treat! I’ve never made apple butter but I think I should give it a try! Apple season is in full swing and Kelly picked a bushel and split it between herself, me, and my mom. I only have about 3 left! They were so good! I love that you don’t measure, Marianne. That means your an exceptional cook!
xo,
Lynn
Oct 05, 2011 @ 14:39:15
Never heard of this but is sounds so delicious
I don’t like too much sweetness in foods, more of a savory person but I do love cinnamon 
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Have a delicious day!
Oct 05, 2011 @ 12:27:52
That looks (looked) so yummy!! I bet it tasted sweet anyway! It’s wonderful to take time to make delicious things! I am on this health kick, so I just might try this. We should go to one of the farms around town and buy some organic items for home! It would be a good trip and a good time for us, and I am LOVING the cooler days. Let’s see if we can find some time!
Marianne, you have a beautiful heart! I know that others appreciate the things you do.
Love,
Brenda
Oct 05, 2011 @ 09:20:06
oohh so mouth watering! i might give it a try when i do go grocery shopping and buy apples! i know what u mean about too much sugar in everything! that’s the advantage of of making your own/homemade food. What a great cause you’re doing to donate half of your profits to help a nursing home residents, God Bless you Marianne!
PS: Thank you for your sweet email, it’s just that alot of things happened and i’m (again) abit down in the dumps, but your email cheered me up! thank you so much!
Love,
Susan