269 apple butter recipes

This is the second recipe I'll post tonight--promised it to AH earlier tonight. My mother found this recipe 35 or so years ago in a magazine and it has become a family favorite. For years she only made it at Thanksgiving until I took over the baking reigns in the family; now she makes it more often especially when my brother, Lewis, is going to be in.

Quick sauteed apples with amaretto glaze, raisins, and toasted almonds. Warm, boozy dessert ready in 15 minutes, topped with whipped cream.

Maple taffy apples coated in a boiled maple syrup and brown sugar candy shell that snaps when you bite through. An ice water dip sets the coating smooth and glossy. Real maple flavor, not just caramel.

Chile-dusted roast duck stuffed with jalapenos, Granny Smith apples, pine nuts, cilantro, and bread cubes. A Southwestern twist on classic roast duck.

Tart Granny Smith apples simmered in apple juice with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with buttery oat crumble and tart dried cranberries. Warm autumn dessert ready in under an hour.

Hungarian baked chicken with paprika-browned breasts layered over cabbage, sliced apples, and onions, finished with melted Swiss cheese. Sweet, savory, and hearty.

Orange apple pancakes start with a quick Bisquick batter brightened with orange zest and cinnamon, then get crowned with warm buttery apple wedges and pecans. An easy, cozy brunch in about half an hour.

Chocolate apple crisp bars with an oat-brown sugar base layered with chopped apples, mini chocolate chips, and pecans. Buttery, crunchy, and cut into squares for easy serving.

Baked apple halves stuffed with brandy-soaked dried cherries and drizzled with a maple caramel sauce. Served warm with vanilla frozen yogurt for an elegant fall dessert.

Apple cranberry pie with a buttery oat crumble topping replaces the top crust. Tart Granny Smiths and fresh cranberries baked low and slow under brown sugar streusel for a fall dessert with bite.

Sauteed venison liver with butter-fried apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. A quick wild game recipe garnished with crisp bacon and tomato wedges.

Slow-braised red cabbage with apples, red wine, lemon juice, and butter. Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory after a long, gentle simmer. A classic European side dish for 6.

Sliced apples layered with cinnamon sugar get topped with a simple cake batter that bakes into a tender crust for an effortless dessert that's halfway between apple crisp and cake.

Best apple pie ever! Loved the taste! I bought the deep dish pie crust and used that, and I found out that I only needed 1/2 the amount of apples. This recipe is worth trying out!

Rich butterscotch fondue made with demerara sugar, golden syrup, evaporated milk, and chopped peanuts. Serve warm with sliced apples, pears, bananas, and popcorn for dipping.

Savory pie layering sweet Vidalia onions and Delicious apples in chicken broth, topped with buttery graham cracker crumbs. This unusual side dish pairs beautifully with roasted poultry.