What To Do With Apple Butter
Have a jar of apple butter in your kitchen? Get the answers to your most asked questions about this deliciously spiced apple spread plus what to do with apple butter when you’re tired of eating toast.
Fall is here, fall is here! It’s that wonderful time of year.
Apple picking, pumpkin patches, cups of warm cider, leaves changing, cozy sweatshirts.
Mother Nature certainly didn’t miss the memo. Here in Pittsburgh it was in the 80s most of September then as soon as the first day of fall hit, boom all 50s and 60s here on out.
And since apple season is in full swing, you’ll probably see jars of apple butter and wonder what to do with apple butter?
Because I have over 15 apple butter recipes, I thought it’d be a great idea to answer your questions I’ve gotten over the years.
Not only will I explain what is apple butter, I have a list of apple butter uses for you to make, both sweet and savory recipes ranging from breakfast and dinner such as my Apple Butter Rolled Up French Toast to desserts and snacking like my Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip and Apple Butter Cheesecake.
You may even ask – what can’t you do with apple butter?
What is apple butter?
I often hear “Is apple butter the same as applesauce?” Not quite.
Apple butter is a highly concentrated form of applesauce that is cooked until the sugar in the apples caramelize, giving it its dark brown color.
It has a thick, smooth texture spiced with cinnamon and clove that makes it excellent to spread on toast in the morning.
I haven’t posted my recipe for apple butter yet, but in the meantime you can check out this Instant Pot Apple Butter from Foxes Love Lemons.
If you’re interested in making applesauce instead, I have my small batch applesauce you can make.
What is apple butter used for?
The easiest way to use apple butter is to spread it on toast or bagel for breakfast. You can add some slices of apple or even banana on top to help bulk it up.
For lunch, you can add some cooked chicken or even turn it into a grilled cheese.
I don’t have time to make homemade apple butter. Can I buy it?
Yes, absolutely! As much as I love to cook from scratch, it takes at least several hours to make homemade apple butter. It’s ok to give yourself a break and buy a jar when pressed for time.
I’m tired of toast. What are other uses for apple butter?
Great question! Apple butter is versatile and can be used as an ingredient in recipes, ranging from breakfast and dinner to dessert and snacks.
Use these 20 apple butter recipes as a guide on what to do with apple butter:
What To Do With Apple Butter
Have a jar of apple butter in your kitchen? Here's what to do with apple butter when you’re tired of eating toast.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip is like eating no bake cheesecake in a bowl mixed with caramel sauce and apple butter.
No Bake Apple Butter Cheesecake
Take a bite of fall with creamy No Bake Apple Butter Cheesecake with a caramel swirl and homemade graham cracker crust.
Apple Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream
Creamy cheesecake ice cream with an apple butter swirl served in baked apple bowls.
Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake
Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake with a homemade yellow cake base and an apple butter cream cheese layer.
Caramel Apple Butter Layer Cake
Caramel Apple Butter Layer Cake with Whipped Caramel Cream Cheese Filling and Caramel Apple Walnut Topping
Apple Butter Crumb Cake
Sweeten up your morning with this Apple Butter Crumb Cake recipe and its melt-in-your-mouth crunchy crumb topping.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars with Apple Butter Frosting
Soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookie bars topped with apple butter frosting. No cream of tartar required!
Apple Butter French Toast Roll Ups
Warm French toast roll ups stuffed with apple butter then tossed in cinnamon sugar make brunch much more exciting.
Apple Butter Pancakes
Apple Pancakes with apple butter make these fluffy pancakes a perfect breakfast for a crisp fall day.
Apple Butter Baked Doughnut Holes
Apple Butter Baked Doughnut Holes filled with apple butter are easy to whip up in minutes.
Apple Butter Cream Cheese Danishes
No need to make a bakery run when you can make these easy Apple Butter Cream Cheese Danishes with puff pastry at home.
Apple Butter Palmiers
These 4 ingredient Apple Butter Palmiers made with puff pastry are easy breakfast pastries to whip up.
Apple Butter Dumplings
Welcome fall into your kitchen with Apple Butter Dumplings stuffed with apple butter, raisins, and walnuts
Apple Butter Galette
Apple Butter Galette is an open-faced pie made with homemade pie crust, apple butter, fresh apple slices, and walnuts.
Apple Butter Roasted Chicken
A delicious combination of sweet and savory come together in this easy One Pan Apple Butter Roasted Chicken.
Apple Butter Onion Chicken Burgers
Apple butter onion chicken burgers are packed full of apple butter and pair perfectly with smoked Gouda cheese and caramelized onions.
Skillet Pork Chops with Apple Butter
Apple Butter Pork Chops with apples are so juicy and flavorful when cooked in apple butter.
Turkey Cheddar Apple Butter Panini
Turkey cheddar apple butter panini is the perfect fall lunch. Pressed until the cheese is melty with apples, sage and turkey.
Apple Butter BBQ Potato Salad
Sweet and tangy Apple Butter BBQ Potato Salad tossed with bacon, corn, and scallion
Originally published January 8, 2018
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These are great ideas! Thank you! I’m looking forward to making the recipes and enjoying the outcome!
Let me know which recipes you end up trying!
I LOVE apple butter…thank you so much for these delicious ideas!
Let me know if you try any of the recipes!
Wow! Such great ideas! The popcorn is so different! I haven’t had apple butter in years! No you’ve made me want to go out and buy some!
Yes the popcorn is definitely unique but delicious. Hope you give it a try!
We LOVE apple butter — it’s so versatile! I’ve even used it in a chipotle sauce for wings. Yum!!!
Oh I love the chipotle sauce idea!
Apple butter in cinnamon rolls? Such a freaking great idea! I’ll have to try that for my family this holiday season :)
Yes it’s so comforting. Hope you give it a try!
Can I use apple butter to add inside my coffee latte beverage?
I haven’t personally tried it, but I don’t see why not! I would put some in the bottom of your mug, whisk in a little bit of the hot coffee to smooth out the apple butter, then slowly whisk in the rest of the coffee. If you were to pour hot coffee in right away, the apple butter may seize up then become lumpy. Let me know how it turns out!
Our family loves apple butter. I love a scoop on top of cottage cheese. We also use it for apple crumble. I hate apple crisp with that oat topping. So we use flour, apple butter, walnuts and a dab of real butter to make the topping. It comes out nice and chewy/crunchy and makes apple crisp even better.
My grandmother used to make a cookie called “rolled raisin cookies”. Round cookies with raisins inside. There was never one left at any time. She’d also put in apple butter with the raisins and people ate one and often requested her to make a batch for them. Back during the depression you could barter and trade or sell. A few dozen of her mouth watering cookies might have gotten her a beef roast in exchange. She had 5 gallon crocks in the basement. Someone might knock on her door and want a bowl of sour kraut and or cookies and a pie. She’d get $1 and add that to her tin for bills and groceries. Baking has paid off bigtime for yourself or others and always will!
Sounds like apple butter goes a long way in your family! Thanks for sharing.
Hi,
I’m in the process of making and canning apples butter.
Processed the first batch of apples got 52 cups of sauce. I have 4 crock pots going and needed more. Will can this today and will start the second batch tomorrow. I bought 4 bushel of apples I’m very serious about my apple butter.
Try apple butter on a peanut butter sandwich taste like a taffy apple. I also love apple butter severed with pork chops.
We love apple everything.
You definitely sound like the biggest apple butter fan! Will have to try that peanut butter sandwich.