Cut the apples into quarters. You do not have to peel. Remove only the seeds and stem and not the core, as it contains a high amount of pectin that gives apple butter its characteristic texture.
3 pounds Apples
Add the chopped apples in a pot with boiling water, boil for 15 to 20 minutes, and then drain.
Transfer the cooked apples to a blender and blend them to smooth puree in batches.
Transfer apple puree to a non-stick pan or back to the same pot on medium heat. Add sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, lemon juice, and cardamom powder.
1 cup Brown sugar, ½ cup Granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon powder, Nutmeg, ½ teaspoon Allspice, ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
Cook for 45 minutes to 1 ½ hour, stirring occasionally or until the apple butter thickens. The final consistency should be thick and smooth.
When the apple butter turns dark golden brown, switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
Store it in sterilized glass jars using the canning method for long-term use. If you plan to use apple butter within a couple of weeks, you can skip the canning process; simply transfer the butter to well-sterilized jars and store it in your refrigerator. You can also freeze this for up to six months.