A Taste of Fall: Easy Homemade Apple Butter

When the farmer's markets are brimming with apples, it's the perfect time to make a batch of apple butter on the stove, in the oven or with a slow cooker. Just follow our easy step-by-step instructions! (5 Photos)

Casey Barber on Oct 9, 2012 at 2:12PM

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A Taste of Fall: Easy Homemade Apple Butter

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What You'll Need


3 pounds apples
1 cup (7 oz.) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or cloves

Peel, core and quarter 3 pounds of firm, crisp apples. Cut each quarter into rough 1/2-inch slices (about 3 to 4 slices per quarter).

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