Apple Butter in the Oven

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine apples, apple cider, sugar, and salt together in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon, star anise, allspice, and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until apples are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Remove and discard allspice and cloves with a slotted spoon. Remove and reserve cinnamon and star anise. Purée apples with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and reserved cinnamon and star anise.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, stirring every 30 minutes, until mixture thickens and deepens in color, about 3 hours total. Let cool completely. Discard cinnamon and star anise before transferring to airtight containers.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (40 servings total)