Apple Butter

Ingredients: Makes 36 servings

Appetizers

3 lbs. Granny Smith Apples
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Ginger, Minced
1/2 tsp Cloves, Ground
1/2 cup Water

Directions:

Core and peel Granny Smith apples.
Steam apples for about 8 minutes or until very soft.
Puree softened apples in a blender with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and water until smooth.
Place apple mixture in a pot and simmer on medium, stirring frequently, until very thick and medium brown, about an hour.
1. Keep refrigerated and use within a month.

CHEF NOTE: spread on toast or bagels, mixt into oatmeal, top a parfait or pancake, or make apple butter oatmeal bars.

Serving Size:
about 1 TBSP

Nutrition information:
Per serving: Calories 20, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates, 4g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g protein

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group

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