How to Make Apple Butter: Noreen's Kitchen
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Greetings! I spend the day making apple butter. I started it on Friday evening and threw all of the apple and pears into my Nesco 18 quart roaster oven. I do it this way because it is easy, it is large and I get at least 36 half pints when I do it this way.
My recipe is 75% apples and 25% pears, peeled and sliced. Add a bit of water to prevent scorching and allow the fruit to cook down for a couple hours. When you check it and the fruit is starting to break down, add your sugar and spices.
I added 5 pounds of sugar to this batch as well as 1 cup of apple pie spice. If you purchase your spices in large containers like at Sam's or Costco, you will find them to be very affordable.
Let the apple, sugar and spice mixture cook at least 8 hours until the fruit becomes very soft. I always blend my apple butter with an immersion blender. It makes quick work of the job and you can do it in the roaster without transferring hot fruit to a blender. After the fruit is blended and smooth, allow to cook for another 2 to 3 hours. Then it is ready to can and process.
I canned mine in half pint jars and got 36 jars. I usually only make this about every two years. I plan on putting several jars on my Etsy shop so I was happy to get such a high yield.
I processed the jars in a water bath canner for 15 minutes and then allowed them to cool.
Now we are all set in the apple butter department for a couple years!
I hope you try this and I hope you love it!
Happy Eating!
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I made this, and my apples were real sweet so I used half the sugar and it turned out perfect. I made 2 roasters full and canned over 50 jars. everyone loved it. tks
Omg 50 jars you were busy
Seven years ago she sure wad
Last night I was looking for inspiration where and how to use excess apples and pumpkin. I saw your pumpkin butter recipe and decided to use the pumpkin and apple together with a splash of lemon juice and some cinnamon to try and make my own pumpkin/apple butter. It came out so lovely that I think I will be making this on a regular basis. I thought that seeing that pumpkin and apple both like cinnamon perhaps they would marry well together. For one who was not brought up on pumpkin and apple butters I am now hooked and will certainly make this again and again. Thanks for the inspiration.
Ooooo that sounds amazing!
I have had my Nesco 18 quart roaster for 30 years and I love it! I bought one for my daughter because she was always borrowing mine.....lol.
Food should always take over your life. There is no life without it. I love your videos.
Noreen Honey...Thank you for sharing an old art that our mothers taught us. My mom canned her heart out, sometimes 100 jars when fruit was in season. She made Apple butter when she made applesauce. Daddy always like cinnamon red hot candies put in the Apple butter. We had good ole biscuits slathered with homemade butter and Apple butter. The best! Bye Lizzie lu
Last year I canned pectin from my peels when I made Apple sauce, Apple butter and pie filling. It works! I will make my own pectin every year from now on thanks to Bev! She is a wonderful woman and has taught me so much! Btw your Apple butter looks delicious.
OMG I loved the little dog begging for some apple butter. I know how you feel, buddy.
I need a recipe that doesn't need expensive tools like roasters and special blenders. I have a 1940s kitchen and budget. I'm happy the other folks watching made theirs.
Happy autumn cooking!
You can make apple butter in a pot on the stove. You just have to baby sit it. Cannot leave it overnight. You can also use a crock pot/slow cooker. All you need is a potato masher to break it down. Takes more time but gives a similar result. Honestly I am sure you could have figured that out without leaving a snarky comment. I don't apologize for the equipment I have. I made due for many years without a lot of things. Now I am blessed to have better equipment. You don't really need a recipe to make apple butter you really just need time and apples. Have a great day.
I'm 75 years old. I can remember my mother making applebutter when I was much, much, younger. She cooked it outside, in a large copper pot, over a fire. I can remember her adding a very small bottle of "Cinnamon Oil" to it, along with the ground cinnamon. Even to this day, I still add a couple of drops to store bought.
Noreen my husband just made this few days ago following your steps I have never seen a smile like I did after he ate it. A blast from his past from one wife to another thank you keep up the video"s. Ps my dog loves his home done food so he thanks you to.
i love the puppy shots! I have an 18 qt. Nesco Roaster and bought a 6qt. roaster of another brand for use with smaller tasks. However, I soon found that the smaller roaster does heat from the bottom, so beware, I guess they are not all made the same. Thanks for showing another use for the roaster. God Bless..
I love how helpful and sweet your husband is to all your processes.
Equally measured spices was the simple information i was looking for. Cheers.
Awww the puppy wants some too. How adorable that doggy was.
I have a big ole pear tree loaded down and this is just the recipe I've been looking for to make some homemade pear butter, and thank you so much for posting this, and don't you worry about your girl thinking you're letting canning take over your life, there will come a day soon she is going to wanna know all there is to know about it. No matter how busy we get when we are trying to grow up, we always or most of the time come back and realize that stuff...them roots they came from, are REAL IMPORTANT, plus your here for those of us who do not have our parents or grandparents or an aunt or uncle close enough to go to anymore!!! GOD BLESS YOU SISTER, YOU JUST KEEP ON WITH ALL THAT IS TRULY GOD'S WORK!!!
The Duckling Homestead and Gardens
In the process of making my first batch, so far looks and tastes great have to cook a little longer the can. Thank you for posting this so I could learn to make a long time favorite of mine that I have not had in a long time.
This looks and sounds awesome!! 💚
- I put my apple cores in about 2 cups of water - boiled - and added 1 cup of the liquid to the apples - --- this year (2017) I was lucky enough to get fresh apples from a Tennessee orchard - and are they HUGE and sweet --- didn't have to add any sugar for the apple sauce - but for the apple butter with the spices I only had to add 1 1/2 cups of sugar . . total delish -- I have found that Ms Noreen's recipe is the best and easiest by far to follow
Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for this. I've made cinnamon apples in the past, but never apple butter. Since my hubby loves it so much, I will be trying this recipe. I will be making it on a smaller scale though and using my slow cooker. I always keep those spices in my cupboard, so I have most of the ingredients. Can't wait to try it!
We've always used roasters to make apple butter. After the apples are cooked I don't use the lid any longer so the water evaporates faster.
Yumyumyumyumyum! How gorgeous. I still have a jar of apple rings I made a couple years ago. They are fun to make, delicious, and make a great garnish on a Holiday plate. Re: pectin, quinces are full of it! If you ever work with those, definitely boil down the skins n cores for their pectin content. Thanks for this great vid!
Rewatching. Thank you Noreen. :)
Oh my gosh, this looks so good! I adore apple butter, but have never tried to make it on my own. It is so easy! Thank you so much for showing this. Nesco cooker here I come! ;)
Making this right now! Love how detailed your tutorial was! ❤️
Great idea using the roaster, we have made it in the oven but will try this batch in our roaster
Awesome video ! I’m just getting started in canning and this will be the second thing I make. The first was dry canning beans and rice. Thanksgiving is only days away and this would be great to give away to my family at dinner, thank you! And God Bless !
So glad this is working out for you! I know that I only make this about every two years because we love it and I try to make big batches all at one time. Last year I think I put up close to 4 dozen jars all at one time. My youngest said I was not to make it this year because we have a glut. I will give it a holiday gifts this year! Along with peach and pumpkin butter and maybe even some pear butter because I have a lot of canned pears in my pantry that need to be rotated out.
This looks good. Had a friend who gave me summer Apple Butter as a gift and it was Fall in a jar. It was so good I wanted to cry. So now I am in the mood to make this. Surprisingly enough, I actually have this roaster. So awesome. Thanks for posting so I could learn how to do this.
Hi Noreen, just wanted to drop you a note to tell you thank you for the apple butter "test" to see if it is ready to jar up! It will come in handy!
I had some once the cook put in a few bags of cinnamon 'red hots' candies, it was so nice. this looks so good. I have 9 Nesco roaster ovens from the old 4 qt to the 18 qt. Nothing like NESCO!! I love them. I find them on craigslist so cheap and even used they will last for many years.
Definitely going to try your way of making apple butter . It's looks awesome and I'm sure taste super delicious. Thank you for sharing your video
hi Noreen, I saw this video about a month ago. I bought the roaster oven for making Apple sauce and butter. Thank YOU for the tip.
Thank you so much, I learn by watching, and have wanted to can stuff for years but have been afraid to try. very 2 years i make blackberry or sand plum jelly that is as far as i go. i will be adding apple butter to the list. after making this today and seeing it was sooo easy. i am working on getting a pressure canner and will be making more of your stuff. again Thank you so much!
Great video, love yours and katskrudal. Between the two of you Ive learned a lot about canning and things I want to try!! Thank you!
I love this!! Thanks so much for posting. Happy Canning & God Bless. :)
AWESOMESAUCE !!! GOOD JOB...LOVE THE POOCHES WAITING FOR A TASTE!!! YUM...❤️🌼 THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE, MUCH APPRECIATED 🌼❤️
I live in South Yorkshire, England and i didn't know there was such a thing as "Apple Butter" it looks delicious and i can't wait to try it.
I hope you make some apple butter and give it a try. I put up apple butter every thanksgiving. Cheers
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Thank you for this video. I haven't had apple butter since I was a kid, and I wanted to make it and can it myself. I found a recipe on the Betty Crocker website and I can't wait to make it.
Great.
Noreen, I made this over the weekend and I am so thrilled with how good it is-
can do it without sugar?tank you
Sara Oster no
Great video my sons and I put up 12 quarts of concord jelly a month ago and had a great time.And I just made 5 gallons of apple wine they helped with that too.And I have a lot of apples left over. I think we are going to use this recipe and whip up some apple butter.My father and I did this when I was a boy and now I am teaching my boys.But I didn't have a recipe for apple butter now thanks to you I do. Just thought I would let you know you are helping to carry on a family tradition thank you!!
Love this too! Amazing tips! Still lovin each video as I go! :) Thank u!
I saw good video on making pectin by boiling crab apples for a couple of hours, and testing the consistency of it with a teaspoon and spreading it out on a plate. Apparently, crab apples are loaded with pectin. Thought I would share! Thanks!
I could just smell that apple butter. It looked so dark and rich. My mouth was watering. You have inspired me. I made applesauce out of all of my apples from my trees this year. I will have to buy more now.
Thank you for even taking the time to respond. I will try it in my crock pot. Sorry your having a hard time today! My dream would be to meet you in person. I'm not ones of those crazy fans. I don't know how to communicate with you so it can be private. I'm not to good on the internet but been following you for years. You helped me during my mothers illness and her death. You still do. Thank you Noreen
My poor roaster got all discolored from doing this. I will have to just keep this one for doing apple butter and get another one for Turkey. Great recipe though. We used golden delicious and Roman Beauty apples mixed together and used brown sugar instead of white and only about a cup and 1/2. We used 2 T cinnamon and one tablespoon each of ground cloves, allspice and 1/2 T of ground nutmeg. Our first batch we used more nutmeg and it was bitter so we cut that to half. We precooked the apples in 3 batches in our big stainless pot and then used our squeezo to turn into applesauce. Then cooked in the roaster with the spices till done. Will make great Christmas presents for everyone.
I really loved this video you always manage to bring joy to us thank you and your directions were great . I really appreciate all you do. Mercedes and God Bless
Your Apple butter looks like the kind I ate as a kid. You can't buy Apple butter in the store that is seasoned properly. I'm so excited to try this. I have my grandma's Nesco it works, it weighs a ton, has a material cord, smaller pans that can go inside, racks, etc. I love it! Thanks for sharing this Noreen you are fabulous!
Hello from Alabama i make the Apple butter every 2 years. Congratulations on your ball steamer canner
It turns out great every time i just use small red tree apples and 5 or so bid pears and season and sugar to taste.yummy
Yes! She showed how to make honey from red clover! No bees necessary. I love her to death! She inspired me to do so many things. Sourdough starter, French milled soap, yogurt, so many things. She is an amazing person with so much to give. I need to try her sauerkraut/Kimchi next!
i don't use the emmersion blender and it comes out wonderful for apple butter or pie filling soso good thanks noreen
I love your funnel ! I'm on a quest now to find one like it.
Awesome! Gonna try this recipe. I remember apple butter when I was a kid. Thx for bringing it back into my life.
Omg, the last time I had apple butter was at Shoney's restaurant! Looks so good :)
I am making this apple butter today, just picked up the apples can not wait. but I also had a hard time getting the apple pie spice, I ordered some from spice barn, and while waiting for it to come I found it at menards, I would have never looked for it there.
Thank you for sharing. This is very similar to my grandmothers recipe. She recommended using cinnamon and sugar in hers and it was delicious.
Your dog is so cute, I love how he sits pretty fir you when he wants some...
You are an inspiration, sweet lady.
it is my mothers favorite. my daughter does not like apple butter at all!!! i like it but will not can it . she wont eat it and i am diabetic. i may buy one just for me. i like pickled okra, she does too. love to see that vid. and thank you for the edwardian farm. love it!!!
I love making apple butter. I made some about 2 years ago and boy is it yummy. I also made pear butter and peach butter.
You've got to remake this one !!! I cant wait to try this!!! :)
Just love apple butter but have never made it, I've got the roaster, it's about 20 years old now and I paid about $120.00 back then, but I do love it, I did use it to make ketchup this year, now maybe I should use it for apple butter. Love your videos.
There was a restaurant in or near Kankakee IL called Yesteryear in a Frank Lloyd Wright bldg. Instead of serving rolls before the guest's meal, the table got garlic toast with a thin spread of apple butter. It was fabulous!
Garlic bread with apple butter does not sound like a great thing to me.
Well, it's easy then....don't try it
Totally going to make this after the apple picking with my daughter this Sunday. Thank you Noreen for all the great vids you share. God Bless you
I just found you and glad I did it reminds me of my grandma but in the big copper kettle outside when I was a kid
Dang Apple Syrup! Nice!
I made this and it is good. The only thing I will change is instead of 2 tbs of cloves I will add one. But other than that Thank you for sharing.
o my god that looks good definitely have to try this it sound so good
love apple butter,thank you
hi. great video love the dog. so cute. obviously love your cooking.
Thanks!
I'm also extremely happy to find out you have an Etsy shop! YESSSSS!!!!!
Excellent apple butter recipe! Thanks.
Lemon juice is not necessary because you want this to turn brown. It is going to anyway because of all the dark spices.
I heard your beautiful happy sing song voice and LOVED it, would love to hear it more :) this looks SOOO yummy and its soo pretty
dont feel bad , ive become addicted to canning lol .. i can almost everything now !! No more wasted soups or broths .. I can it all now lol ! thanks for the video !
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've always hoped you'd make a video on this since last fall. :P
I don't like spending 6 bucks on a little jar. Can't wait to make it! :D
I love making apple butter. I completely agree that it's a fantastic neighbor gift at Christmas. I thought I might share my tale. I buy applesauce each year during our local store's caselot sale. I keep it on hand for our food storage, but we typically eat my homemade applesauce first. So each fall when I'm doing my applesauce I open a bunch of cans of the store brand applesauce and use it to make apple butter in my big roaster. Then can and buy more applesauce for emergencies. :-)
Hey I use pairs in mine as well & dried cranberries as well as fresh ground ginger but no sweetener. The cranberries thou sweet made it tarter but the ginger added with the pear made it just delicious! You're the only other person I know who uses pears as well! Thanks You're videos are great!
Thanks for the comment!
Did I misunderstand you? I thought in the beginning you said add 2 cups of water and towards the end you said that you didn't add any water at all.
yeah I am also confused, because at the beginning i heard that 2 cups of water were added then it was said no water was added....
I did not add any additional water. That was miscommunicated. The water is going to cook out anyway but in the beginning you don't want the mixture to burn. So add the water in the beginning, but don't add any more water once it is beginning to thicken or you are going to have to allow it to cook back out.
Me three.
this looks delish!!!
Thank you so much and thanks for the comment!
Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your family
HI love that little dog thanks I will do some of this Apple Butter
Give those sweet puppies some of that apple butter. Thay are waiting so very patiently.
This is high on my to do list yummo
Thanks for getting back to me it was a ss pot last yr it was amazing this year not so much lol
Nice video. I have a 8 quart roaster cooking now. I love apple butter.
Thanks for the comment!
Yummy. Every year I make apple butter, apple pie filling, apple sauce, and apple juice. However with the drought they apples didnt do so good and they are charging 22.00 a bushel of apples. I bought a bushel and they were very tart. My kids ate some and I made a batch of apple pie filling. I made a apple pie last night and i am not happy how it turned out. Hopping next year is better.
watchin' this video really made me crave fried biscuits and apple butter...I'll have to try this recipe
I have used cider before. I just didn't have any on hand this time. If I have it on hand, I use it. I don't notice a difference one way or the other with the cider or without.
awesome....i was yellin at the screen "WIPE THEM RIMS!!!!!"....LOL
Looks so good!!!!! Making Applesauce in my roaster today
I use a mix of sweet apples--we make it in a 35 gallon copper kettle and only use 5 pounds of brown sugar---we start with 4 cider cooked down then the apples putting the sugar in at the last 30 min....we dont use dry spices either that makes it bitter..
I did, I tried boiling them down for their pectin, however that experiment was not as successful as I had hoped. No worries. I'll try again next time.
I made apple jelly, apple butter, apple sauce out of a buschel of apples. I love splitting it up to get a little of everything...
Pioneer woman, was she the lady that lived in Alaska? She had a video on how to make bee-less honey. I miss her too. Thank you Noreen, I think we will try making apple butter. You had my mouth watering!
Hi thanks for your comment. I don't have written instructions. I have been doing this for 20 years when I learned how to do it by trial and error. I think it is great that you are starting to embark on a prepared lifestyle. If you simply follow along with the video you should be fine. The reason there is no written instruction is because apple butter is made based on the amount of fruit you use. It is just more of a formula/ratio thing. Just give it a try until it is right for you.
They usually always have these at Wal-mart in my area, but in some places this may be considered a "seasonal" item. Look where they have the crock pots and you may find them there. I know that they run around 30-40 dollars. Hope that helps.
But can I cook the apples on the stove? That's a great idea for Christmas gifts this year. Money is not there. I've been sick and in the hospital. Disconnecting notices left and right. This is what I would love to do for Christmas Noreen. Hope you and your family had a happy thanksgiving and I wish you a merry Christmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for what you do. You'll never know how comforting just the sound of you and your husbands voice is. 🙂
+gail jones You can do this in a crock pot, but I don't really recommend doing it on top of the stove because it has a tendency to burn on the bottom and that will make all of it have an acrid taste. You don't have to have a roaster, you can do this in a crock pot or a slow cooker. Thank you for the kind words, they lift me up on a day that has been hard on the internet. I hope you you have a blessed holiday season and remember it isn't about the presents. It is about the presence.
You could also keep this as it was in the morning, without blending it, and making homemade fry pies! That's what I am going to do! Thank you for your recipe!
Its much to mushy and will break down when stirred
Noreen's Kitchen if you use dried apples as opposed to Fresh, they will hold up nicely
I love the idea of using pears. Have you ever used a small slow cooker/crockpot?
Thanks, mine turned out great. I only got 22 jars though.