Cranberry Apple Butter

Elevate your seasonal spreads with this irresistibly rich and velvety Cranberry Apple Butter—a perfect blend of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Simmered with apple cider and a hint of vanilla, this homemade fruit butter achieves a lush, buttery texture that’s as comforting as it is versatile. Ideal as a spread for toast, a topping for pancakes, or even a glaze for roasted meats, this recipe captures the cozy flavors of fall in every spoonful. With minimal prep time and a long shelf life when properly jarred, this slow-cooked delight is perfect for gifting or savoring all season long. Whether you’re looking to use up fresh cranberries or impress at your holiday table, this Cranberry Apple Butter is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh cranberries
• 4 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 cup Apple cider
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cranberries thoroughly and set them aside.

Step 2

Peel, core, and dice apples into small chunks, ensuring they are evenly sized for even cooking.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine the cranberries, diced apples, and apple cider. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and the apples soften, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Using an immersion blender or transferring the mixture to a blender in batches, puree the mixture until smooth.

Step 5

Return the pureed mixture to the pot. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the mixture thickens into a butter-like consistency. Be careful to avoid burning by stirring regularly.

Step 6

Once thickened, stir in the vanilla extract and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 7

Let the cranberry apple butter cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or process jars in a hot water bath for long-term storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1656.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1500.5

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 27.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.9g	0%
Total Sugars 321.7g
Protein 4.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.5mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1459.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 97.5%