Autumn Homemade Apple Butter

Apple picking is a great family activity in the fall. Once the harvest has been brought home, it’s time to get cooking and enjoy this beautiful Quebec fruit! Here’s a recipe for homemade apple butter, infused with those fall flavors we love so much. This delicious recipe, comforting on those cooler days ahead, is perfect for a complete breakfast or snack.

Yield: Approximately ¾ cup apple butter

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 McIntosh, Royal Gala, or Cortland apples
• 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup
• 1 tbsp (15ml) ground cinnamon*
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground nutmeg*
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger*
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vanilla extract

PREPARATION:

1. Core and dice the apples, keeping the peel on.
2. In a large saucepan, combine apples, maple syrup and spices and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes.
3. Halfway through cooking, purée apples with a blender or use a potato masher.
4. Allow to cool, then refrigerate, preferably in an airtight container. Apple butter keeps for about 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Tip for a nutritious, satiating breakfast or snack: Mix 1-2 tbsp apple butter with ¾ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt and ¼ cup granola for a little crunch.

* You can replace any or all spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger) with 4-spice mix to taste (1 to 2 tsp).

For more delicious apple recipes:

• Apple and Maple Rice Wrapper Turnovers
• Apple Cinnamon Dessert Smoothie

Nutritional values (per 2 tbsp. apple butter): 128 calories | 0g fat | 31g carbohydrates | 3g fibers | 0g protein

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