Roasted Apple Butter

By nichc

Roasting the apples gives the butter a nice caramel flavor.

Ingredients

• 8 medium McIntosh apples, (2 3/4 pounds), peeled, cored and quartered
• 2 cups unsweetened apple juice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange apples in a large roasting pan. Pour apple juice over the apples. Bake until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Using a fork or potato masher, thoroughly mash the apples in the roasting pan.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake the apple puree, stirring occasionally, until very thick and deeply browned, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Scrape into a bowl and let cool.

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

Per tablespoon: 27 calories; 0g fat (0g sat, 0g mono); 0mg cholesterol; 7g carbs; 0g protein; 1g fiber