Apple butter with lemon zest
4 servings
40 minutes
Apple butter with lemon zest is a delicate fruit treat with bright citrus notes from European culinary traditions. Its roots trace back to ancient recipes where apples were simmered to perfection into a thick, aromatic butter. The taste is rich and velvety with a hint of lemon's tartness and warm cinnamon undertones that harmonize perfectly with toast, cheese or pastries. It's not just jam but an exquisite addition to breakfast or desserts that brings warmth and special charm. It takes time to prepare but the wait is worth it—each spoonful warms you with the essence of ripe apples infused with citrus and spice aromas. It can be used for glazing, added to yogurt or served with pancakes turning an ordinary dish into a gastronomic delight.
1
Peel the apples and remove the cores, then cut them into 4 pieces.
2
In a deep skillet, melt the butter and add the apples. Cook until the apples are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, partially cover, and cook, stirring, until soft for 30 minutes.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Apple: 1.5 kg
- Apple cider vinegar: 3 glasss
3
Preheat the oven to 120 degrees.
4
Remove the apples from the heat and mash them with a masher until pureed. Add lemon juice, zest, and cinnamon. Blend again with a hand blender until pureed.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Grated lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
5
Place the apple mixture in a mold and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3-3.5 hours. Cool down.