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Butter: Caramel Apple Butter

Source of Recipe


From "The Inn Country Chefs Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/2 lb. butter, cut into chunks
  
• 1/2 lb. apples, unpeeled and chopped
  






Instructions



1. Place sugar and water in a heavy medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until ingredients melt together. Continue heating mixture as water evaporates and the melted sugar begins to caramelize.
   
   
2. When the caramel is a deep golden brown, add butter chunks and the chopped apples. Stir frequently and continue cooking until the apples are mushy, about 10 minutes.
   
   
3. Place hot mixture in a blender and carefully puree until very smooth.
   
   
4. Strain mixture. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until chilled.