Apple butter isn’t what it sounds like — it’s not butter at all, but rather a rich, slow-cooked spread made from apples that have been simmered down to their most concentrated, flavorful form.

How to make apple butter 1. Prepare the apples. Start by peeling your apples, coring them, and cutting them into half-inch slices. You could keep the peels on, but this adds a step at the end ...

Whether you're passionate about no-waste cooking or simply love autumn and its associated flavors, you're bound to love this drink made from apple peels.

Bring 6 lb. mixed sweet and tart apples, unpeeled, uncored, chopped, 6 cups apple cider, 1 cup raw or white granulated sugar, or light brown sugar, one 3" cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and ½ ...

Essentially a reduction of maple syrup or brown sugar, apple peels, and water, this syrup is not as viscous as maple but not as thin as simple syrup. You can also enrich it even further with cream ...

Terri Clifton, left, and Norm Harrison work on an apple-peeling bench in preparation for this weekend’s Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

To make apple peel tea, simply fill a stockpot about two-thirds full with apple peels and cores, then add enough water to just cover the peels. Here's where you can also add some spices and ...

While using apple peels might seem odd, they are a great addition in that same vein. ... You can also enrich it even further with cream, honey, or butter. Use in coffees, yogurts, ...