Vegan Apple Butter
If you’re in search of a cozy treat that brings the essence of autumn into your home, this Vegan Apple Butter recipe is perfect for you. Simple yet satisfying, it captures the sweet-tart essence of fresh apples combined with warm spices. The aroma of simmering apples will fill your kitchen and evoke memories of family gatherings and delightful brunches. Spread this luscious apple butter on toast, pancakes, or use it as a topping for desserts—it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large red apples
- 1 3/4 cups apple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples into large chunks. In a large pot, combine chopped apples, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until softened.
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a standing blender until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot and continue cooking uncovered over medium heat for another 30–45 minutes until thickened. Stir regularly to prevent burning.
- Once thickened, your Vegan Apple Butter is ready! Enjoy it warm or store it for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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