Apple Butter

I have loved apple butter from childhood.

Ok, this is more American than French since it includes cinnamon, and the majority of French people I know don’t particularly care for cinnamon!

But it’s easy, fun and maybe you can get out to an orchard to pick some apples!

6 apples, cored and cut into 1/2” dice (do not peel)

1 cup apple cider

2 cinnamon sticks

optional:  dark brown sugar, to taste

Place apples and cider in a medium sauce pan and cook over low heat until apples begin to soften.  Mash with a potato masher or immersion blender until a chunky puree.  Add cinnamon sticks, taste some and decide if you want it sweeter or the apples are sweet enough.  Cook over low heat until thickened (when you spread it on bread or toast, it will spread well).  Cool and store refrigerated.  Also good as a yogurt or oatmeal topping.