apple butter
Definition
Noun: A thick, dark, spiced spread made by slowly cooking apples, often with sugar and spices like cinnamon, until they break down into a smooth, concentrated puree. It is similar in texture to fruit butter and is used as a condiment.
Usage
Apple butter is used as a spread on bread, toast, biscuits, or pancakes. It can also be used as a filling for pastries or as a flavoring ingredient in sauces and marinades. - She spread apple butter on her warm toast. - The recipe calls for a tablespoon of apple butter to add sweetness and spice.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary ingredient: Beyond a spread, apple butter can be incorporated into recipes for cakes, oatmeal, or yogurt to add depth of flavor.
- He stirred apple butter into his morning oatmeal.
Variants and Related Words
- Fruit butter: A general term for similar spreads made from other fruits, such as pear butter or peach butter.
- Apple sauce: A looser, less concentrated, and typically less spiced apple puree.
Synonyms
- Apple preserve
- Spiced apple spread
Related Phrases
- To make apple butter: Refers to the process of slowly cooking down apples.
- Every fall, they make apple butter using an old family recipe.
Noun
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thick dark spicy puree of apples
