Apple Butter

Vegan Easy prep30 mins total4 hrs added2020

• 4 pounds assorted apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Combine the apples, cider, sugar, lemon juice, spices and salt in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, until the apples are very tender, about 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and puree using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender (be careful when blending hot liquids).
2. Transfer the pot to the oven. Bake, uncovered, stirring every 20 minutes so that the bottom does not burn, until the mixture is very thick and a rich brown caramel color, about 3 hours. Cool completely.