Apple Butter

The Apple Butter, also known as Apple Butter, is a recipe whose origins are not entirely clear. Despite its name, it seems to derive from a Swiss recipe known as *vin cuit*, which involved cooking various types of fruit, including apples, until reaching a thick and creamy consistency. This product can be considered a true Butter Substitute, as well as a much healthier alternative to margarine.

The Apple Butter Recipe is a traditional Belgian pastry recipe, where it is used to fill many types of traditional desserts. In Belgium, it is often used as a spread to enrich children’s snacks. In the Original Apple Butter Recipe, Apple Cider is used as the liquid part of the preparation, but over the centuries it has been replaced with plain water. There are also many valid versions of the Belgian Apple Butter, such as Sugar-Free Apple Butter, where sugar is completely omitted, or, as in our version, replaced with honey, resulting in a perfect Apple Butter with Honey. There is also the Spiced Apple Butter, where additional spices such as Ground Cloves are added alongside cinnamon, and the Salted Apple Butter, where a pinch of salt is also added.

In addition to replacing butter in desserts, Apple Butter is excellent for spreading on bread or toast, and also as a filling for tarts and cookies. As you can guess from the list of ingredients, this is a Vegetarian Recipe, perfect for those following a Vegan Diet. But let’s take a moment to look at the ingredients to understand How to Make Apple Butter. In addition to Apples, you will need Water and Lemon. At your discretion, and depending on how you intend to use it, you can also add flavors such as Cinnamon and Vanilla.