Refrigerated Apple Butter

Apple butter is great spread on toast, stirred in oatmeal, or served with lean proteins like pork loin. Homemade apple butter also makes great seasonal gifts to family and friends. 

A jar of homemade apple butter
Level: Intermediate Prep: 5 minutes Yield: 4 half-pints
Total: 10 minutes Inactive: 2 minutes  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1 quart bottle unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  • 2 tablespoons liquid low-calorie sweetener
  • food coloring (optional) 

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the apple and lemon juices. 
  2. Bring the liquid to a full rolling boil and boil for 2 minutes to dissolve the gelatin. 
  3. Remove from heat. 
  4. Stir in sweetener and food coloring (if using). 
  5. Fill jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  6. Adjust lids. Do not process or freeze 

Cook's Note

Store in the refrigerator and use within 4 weeks. 

 
This material is funded, in part, by Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Extension's Healthy Aging Program 2020, Refrigerated Apple Butter, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2020-12)

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Homemade apple butter in a jar.
Refrigerated Apple Butter
A homemade spread great on toast or gifted to loved ones!
 Extension's Healthy Aging Program 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2020-12)