The Powwow Guy

Apple Butter is a Pennsylvania Dutch table staple! Growing up, my grandmother always had fresh Apple Butter on the table with warm, fresh-baked bread. It was offered at every single meal and even though I'm half a century old now, I still love the taste of homemade Apple Butter!

This recipe is easy, although it does take a few hours. But don't worry, it's not a lot of work!

10 large tart apples

2 cups of apple cider

3 to 5 cups of sugar

3/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp Allspice

3 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Wash, core, peel, and quarter apples. In a large pot, cook apples slowly in cider until tender. Blend in a food processor. Add sugar. Add cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook in a crockpot on high for 6 to 8 hours, stirring often. Butter is thick enough when a spoonful placed on a cold plate has no liquid forming at the edges. Ladle into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Seal immediately with two-piece lids.

Apple Butter goes best with warm, fresh-baked, crusty bread! But it's also great on toast, with cottage cheese, or just by itself!