Apologies and Apple Butter

Okay, sorry guys.  I thought I'd actually keep up with blogging over my school break. Yeah, right.  I didn't do ANYTHING but sleep and spend time with loved ones.  Seriously.  I didn't even do laundry.  It was glorious.  But I suppose that was mean of me to taunt my readers with a picture of absolute deliciousness and then not share the recipe!  So without further adieu, check out this apple butter recipe. It sure is delish!

Start by peeling, coring and slicing the apples.

Then add your spices and tell those apples to cook, cook, cook!

Finally, blend the cooked apples in a food processor.

And you've done it!

You've now transformed that yummy fruit into a healthy and delicious spread!

Apple Butter


You'll need:

• 3 medium red delicious or gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Dash of nutmeg

1. Place apples and spices together in a medium saucepan and cook covered for 1 hour over medium heat.  (I stir mine every 15 minutes or so just to make sure they don't stick to the pot.)
2. When the apples are cooked, they will be soft and there will be spiced apple juice in the bottom of the pot. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
3. Blend until smooth in the food processor.  Or you could use a blender, but you would probably only be able to blend a small amount at a time.  Unless you have a really awesome blender that can handle all those wonderful spicy apples!
4. Store in a plastic container or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks (if it lasts that long).

This spread is delicious on bagels, toast, peanut butter sandwiches, or as a mix-in for yogurt or smoothies.  It can also be used in the place of oil in baking recipes.

So there you have it.  Another yummy recipe for frugal foodies.  As always, if you have any ideas for recipes to try, let me know! See ya next week!