Spreads · ALWAYS FREE
Cinnamon apple butter
A thick cinnamon-scented apple spread made by slowly reducing a smooth skin-on apple puree; no dairy butter is added.
Ingredients
Volumes are approximate. For baking, use a scale; Metric keeps the specified gram weights.
Let’s make it
- Rinse and core the apples, retaining their skins. Weigh 2.2 lb edible apple and chop into 1/2-inch / 1-cm pieces. Put in a wide heavy saucepan with the water and lemon juice.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples and skins are very soft. Lower the heat if the bottom catches.
- Take the pan off the heat. Use an immersion blender with its head kept submerged to puree all apples and liquid until smooth, following appliance instructions for hot food. Do not strain out the skins.
- Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Cook uncovered over low heat for 60–90 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the base, until darkened, thick and spreadable. A spoon drawn through it should leave a trail that stays open briefly. Add cooking time if needed; never increase heat to the point of scorching.
- Cool for 20 minutes in a shallow heatproof container, then divide the entire batch into twelve equal portions and refrigerate promptly, within 2 hours of cooking. Use within 3–4 days or freeze portions promptly for longer storage. This is a refrigerated spread, not a tested canning or shelf-stable recipe.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving · 1 of 12- Calories
- 57 kcal
- Protein
- 0.2 g
- Total carbohydrate
- 15.2 g
- Total fat
- 0.2 g
- Total sugars
- 12.1 g
Calculated from the listed ingredients and yield. Brands, draining, cooking and portioning can change the result. Not a laboratory analysis.
Calculation notes & sources
ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis. Each ingredient retains its primary food description and state. All listed ingredient masses are counted; cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented. Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed. Equal portions or explicitly counted items define the stated recipe yield. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs. Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero. One serving is one twelfth of the finished batch, not a fixed tablespoon volume. Water loss changes portion weight and concentration, not total measured ingredient nutrients. No dairy butter is used. Vegan/gluten-free/dairy-free tags depend on suitable sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice labels; no health or allergen-safety claim.
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- Vegetarian: Complete ingredient review of Cinnamon apple butter: raw apples; water; lemon juice; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; ground cinnamon. No meat, fish, gelatin or animal-rennet cheese is listed; eggs or dairy may be present.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Vegan: Complete ingredient review of Cinnamon apple butter: raw apples; water; lemon juice; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; ground cinnamon. No meat, fish, eggs, milk, honey, gelatin or other animal-derived ingredient is listed. Select vegan-labeled sugar or other processed ingredients when their processing source is uncertain.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and packaged products for animal-derived processing aids or additions.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Gluten-Free: Complete ingredient review of Cinnamon apple butter: raw apples; water; lemon juice; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; ground cinnamon. No wheat, barley or rye ingredient is listed. Oats, when present, must be labeled gluten-free; all packaged ingredients require label checks.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Use gluten-free-labeled oats, baking powder, spices and other packaged ingredients as applicable; avoid gluten cross-contact. This is not a celiac or allergy safety guarantee.
Supporting reference - Dairy-Free: Complete ingredient review of Cinnamon apple butter: raw apples; water; lemon juice; granulated sugar suitable for vegans; ground cinnamon. No milk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, whey or casein is listed. Breadcrumbs, where used, must meet the explicit milk-free label condition.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Check packaged products, especially breadcrumbs, for milk-derived additions and cross-contact.
Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
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Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
