Enjoy a delicious homemade apple butter recipe thats easy to make Discover the flavorful mix that elevates your breakfast and desserts

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6–8 medium apples (about 3–4 pounds), a mix of sweet and tart

1–2 cups sugar, to taste

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Optional: red pepper flakes, ginger, pears

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Prepare the apples: Wash, peel, core, and slice them into chunks.

Cook the apples: In a large pot, add apples, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Blend: Puree the apple mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.

Final touches: Stir in vanilla extract and adjust sweetness/spice as needed.

Cool and store: Let cool and transfer to sterilized jars.