Apple Butter Recipe
- Sarah
- Sep 29, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 27
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, there’s nothing quite like filling your home with the warm, spiced aroma of homemade apple butter. This rich spread captures the essence of fall in every spoonful, making it a perfect addition to breakfast, baked goods, or even savory dishes.
Whether you’re an experienced canner or new to preserving, learning how to make and can apple butter is a rewarding way to savor the flavors of the season all year long.
This fall we picked so many apples, i look forward to it every year. We planted apple trees on our property this year, of course they are still to young to really produce fruit. Thankfully I have a good friend with a large apple tree I am able to pick from!
I was excited to make every apple recipe, starting with apple butter. Its so easy, and incredibly delicious. This recipe was adapted from the Ball canning apple butter recipe. Apples are very safe to water bath can, as they are a naturally high acid food, and the lemon juice added gives peace of mind knowing the acidity is high enough as well.
Once you’ve made a delicious batch of homemade apple butter, canning it is a great way to preserve its rich, spiced flavor for months to come. Canning ensures that your apple butter stays fresh and shelf-stable, making it a perfect addition to your pantry or a thoughtful gift.
What You’ll Need:
Freshly prepared apple butter
Mason jars with lids and bands (half-pint or pint size works best)
Large stockpot or water bath canner
Jar lifter (for handling hot jars)
Canning funnel
Clean cloth or paper towels
Canning tongs
Boiling water
Canning rack (optional but helpful)
