Stovetop Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 16.5 pound apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)(2950g)
• 21 cup granulated sugar(200g)
• 31 cup brown sugar(220g)
• 41 tablespoon ground cinnamon(7g)
• 50.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg(1g)
• 60.25 teaspoon ground cloves(0.5g)
• 70.25 teaspoon salt(1.5g)
• 81 tablespoon vanilla bean paste(15g)

Instructions

1. 1Add apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla bean paste to a large pot. Stir well to coat the apples.
2. 2Simmer over low heat for 6–8 hours. Keep the lid on for the first half of the cooking time to trap heat and soften the apples, then remove the lid to allow excess liquid to evaporate. Stir often to prevent sticking.
3. 3Once the apples are deep brown, use an immersion blender (or transfer in batches to a stand blender) and blend for 7–10 minutes until ultra-smooth and velvety.
4. 4Return the mixture to the stove and simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes to remove any remaining moisture and thicken the apple butter.
5. 5Allow to cool, then spoon into jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.