Apple Butter Mix Recipes

APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until apples are very tender.
• Mash apples with potato masher or large fork.
• Cook uncovered on low heat setting 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick. Cool about 2 hours.
• Spoon apple butter into container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

APPLE BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine cake mix and vanilla. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. In bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan, press remaining crumb mixture. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir walnuts, oats and melted butter into reserved crumb mixture.
• Spread apple butter evenly over partially baked crust to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture, pressing gently into apple butter.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on cooling rack 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts, if desired. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

APPLE BUTTER MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Yield: 4 batches (about 1 cup total)., To prepare apple butter: In a large saucepan, bring apples and apple juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender. Drain; mash with a potato masher. Stir in 1/4 cup mix until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

APPLE BUTTER CAKE

Steps:

• Cream together shortening and sugar.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, beat until light and fluffy.
• Stir in 1 cup apple butter.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk.
• Turn into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool throughly.
• Spread bottom layer of cake with 1/4 cup apple butter.
• Top with frosting.
• Cover with top cake layer.
• Frost top and sides with any marshmallow frosting.
• Swirl remaining apple butter on top for a marbled effect.

APPLE BUTTER SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Set aside.
• Combine sugar and shortening.
• Cream until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg.
• Stir in apple butter.
• Add dry ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Stir in raisins and nuts.
• Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto lightly greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Cool on racks.