Simple Apple Butter for Winter (Blender Method)
A universal sweet preserve to keep on hand! Many remember the taste of simple apple butter from childhood. Spread it on bread with tea or use it as a baking filling. I turned the prepared apples into purée with a blender - quick and easy!
Updated : 09 March, 2026
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
1 kilograms
Apple
600 grams
Sugar
100 milliliters
Water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. This simple method will give you perfect quick apple butter. For the best flavor, choose tart or sweet-tart apples. Rinse the apples well under cold running water to remove dirt, then pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Peel the apples and remove the cores. Cut the peeled apples into pieces; the size doesn’t matter because they will soften as they cook. Put the apple pieces into a suitable cooking pot. I use an enameled pot - very convenient. Avoid aluminum cookware so it doesn’t react with the apple juice.
Step 3
Sprinkle the apples with sugar and add a little water. Don’t add all the sugar at once. The amount of sugar depends on how sweet or tart the apples are. For cooking, it’s best to use neutral-tasting filtered or bottled water. If you use tap water, keep in mind it can give an unpleasant off-flavor.
Step 4
Place the pot with the apples over heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a spatula so nothing burns.
Step 5
Simmer the apples over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, until very soft.
Step 6
Blend the apples into a purée with a blender. If you don’t have a blender, press the softened apples through a sieve. Return the purée to the heat. At this stage, taste and add more sugar if needed. Cook over low heat, stirring. The cooking time depends on your desired thickness: for a thinner apple butter, 10-15 minutes is enough; for a thick one, simmer for about 40 minutes (adjust by consistency). Keep in mind it will thicken more as it cools.
Step 7
Prepare jars for the apple butter. Wash small jars with baking soda and sterilize them in any way you prefer, then dry completely on a clean towel. You can sterilize in the microwave, in the oven, or over steam. Spoon the hot apple butter into the jars and close with lids that have been boiled for 5-10 minutes.
Step 8
Turn the jars upside down and check they’re sealed. To let the apple butter cool slowly and finish setting, wrap the jars in a warm blanket and let them cool that way. Store the cooled apple butter in a cool, dark, dry place for up to 1 year (pantry, cellar, or refrigerator), away from direct sunlight and drafts. After opening, keep the jar in the refrigerator.
Step 9
In winter, it’s so nice to open a jar of this tasty, fragrant apple butter! Serve it slightly warmed with curd pancakes or fritters - it makes a perfect sweet sauce. Or spread it on fresh baguette with a thick layer of butter - a classic that never fails. For a child’s breakfast, add a spoonful to curd or yogurt. And if you’re making puff pastries or croissants, this thick filling won’t leak and will hold its shape. Enjoy!
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