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Habits that we have as adults often started in our childhood. This includes the good, the bad, the ugly, even our eating habits. The more children are exposed to different kinds of foods when they are young, the more likely their palate will be broad as adults.
A great example is my husband. His mother only fed him foods she liked which is typical American type foods – hamburgers, steaks, etc. Where I on the other will eat pretty much anything – seafood, sushi, Chinese food, foods my husband will not touch with a ten-foot pole.
Even our snacking habits are shaped during our childhood. I love pretty much any kind of fruit or vegetable whereas my husband is pretty selective. To save my children from their father’s sad, sad little palate I encourage them to try different foods and make healthy choices. They already have a much wider palate than their father which allows them to make smarter snacking choices.
So I decided to make a Super Easy Apple Butter Recipe with some of the applesauce I have on hand. It was hard to resist not to. They love eating this on pretty much any kind of bread and it’s a great after school snack too.
This apple butter is a super easy, shortcut way to make a tasty mom approved homemade apple butter. It’s quick to make too because lord knows things are always hectic around here with two active boys.
To make this delicious Apple Butter all you do is throw some applesauce in a pot with some spices and stir every few minutes. In 30 minutes, you will have a spread that will have your house smelling amazing. It will make you wish it was Fall!
Super Easy Apple Butter
Ingredients
- 2 cups applesauce
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
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In a small saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir mixture every 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Enjoy!
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Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
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This looks so delicious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe! (client)
I really like this recipe. It looks very tasty.
I had to laugh because I threw my receipt away the first time too, even though I KNEW I was supposed to save it! I went back and bought more too since Mott’s apple juice is a staple in our house!
Haha. I guess it was just habit for me. I rarely save receipts except for when I was into couponing. My new stock of applesauce and juices was gone super quick so I didn’t mind either. The kids devoured it all 🙂
My son loves Motts. And I have to watch that movie really soon.
Super easy to make, I think I will give it a try!
I love apple butter! Cracker Barrell has amazing apple butter, but I would love to try my hand at making my own!
I have never tried Cracker Barrell’s before. It does sound like something they would make, though.
I’ve never made my own apple butter, but your recipe looks easy. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never tried making apple butter before! This is awesome because apple is one of our favorites at home! I’m sure the kids will love this. Thanks for the recipe!
I love apple butter! It’s such a yummy summertime snack!
I love Apple butter! I never thought of making it myself. I love this easy recipe and will be making it for sure. Thanks for sharing!
That’s a good deal, I’d say. You are right about habits as a child grows up, usually they end up as the sole and central reason for unfortunate attitude problems. Mott’s however, is a name that grows on you!
Yum…I cannot wait to try this. I guess I need to start saving my receipts!
This post brings back fond childhood memories. My grandma used to make apple butter and always had it on hand. Yum!
Awe that’s a sweet memory! My grandmother likes to make jams and things with figs 🙂
I’ve only had apple butter when I go to this restaurant in town that is known for breakfast. I actually thought that it was made with butter before this post – doh!
It does sound like it would maybe be made with butter LOL
that sounds like a nice recipe! i’ll try to find this in our store here in dubai and introduced my daughter, she is pretty selective with foods too so this is a nice idea
My sister loves apple butter. Maybe we can do this together. Another sister bonding!
That sounds like a wonderful idea. Sister bonding in the kitchen is always fun!