Can you freeze apple butter?
Yes! Freeze cooled apple butter in freezer containers for up to 3 months. Liquids expand as they freeze, so leave extra room at the top of the freezer container. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.
Apple Butter Tips
What are the best apples for apple butter?
Because apple butter takes a long time to cook, a softer variety like Fuji or golden delicious are the best
types of apple for apple butter. You can also use Braeburn, Corland and Idared.
How do you make smooth apple butter?
If you prefer not to have any apple chunks in your apple butter, you can use an immersion blender to take it to creamy perfection. Although, if you ask us, getting a bite with an apple chunk only makes it better.
What is apple butter used for?
Apple butter is a concentrated, flavorful spread that can be used in many ways. It can be spread on
toast or a hunk of fresh bread, stirred into
oatmeal, used as a condiment on a cheese plate or
charcuterie board, or swapped in as a substitute for applesauce or pumpkin in baking. (Here's more on
baking substitutes.) Of course, enjoying it with a spoon straight out of the jar is a tasty option, too!
How long does homemade apple butter last after opening?
Once your apple butter is opened, it will last about a week in the fridge. Unopened frozen jars will keep for six months in the freezer.
—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant, and
Lauren Pahmeier, Taste of Home Associate Editor
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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