Copper pennies were placed in the apple butter kettle to scrape the bottom of the kettle and to prevent the apple butter from burning. Sugar, cinnamon, and spices may be added to the apple butter just at the end of cooking if desired.
What apples are best for apple butter?
FAQ
Why is apple butter made in a copper kettle?
Why did my apple butter not thicken?
Why does my apple butter taste like applesauce?
What is the point of apple butter?
Why do we put copper pennies in Apple Butter Kettle?
Copper pennies were traditionally put in the bottom of an apple butter kettle to scrape the bottom of the kettle and to prevent the apple butter from burning. It was also said that a young woman who splashed the apple butter when she stirred the kettle would make a poor housewife. Hah!
What can I do with apple butter?
Whether you DIY or pick up a jar (or several) from a farm stand or grocery store, once you have your apple butter in hand, here are some creative ways to get it into your mouth. Spread it on a sandwich. Use just like you would mustard or mayonnaise—or try it instead of jelly with your peanut butter.
Can you give apple butter as a gift?
I wanted to be able to give it as gifts, which would require making a few batches well in advance of the gift giving – so did a bit of research . . . bottom line, apple butter actually is quite acidic and can be canned with either a water bath canner or a pressure cooker canner.
What does homemade apple butter taste like?
This Homemade Apple Butter recipe is velvety, rich, and tastes like apple pie! Apples are cooked until thickened and slightly caramelized. They become thick and spreadable in texture with a delicious apple-pie like flavor. This makes a healthy and delicious spread that can be used in place of butter on rolls, a slice of toast, or warm biscuits.