Slow-cooked apples, warm cinnamon, brown sugar, cider, nutmeg, and cloves transform into a thick, silky spread that tastes unmistakably like autumn. Homemade apple butter is deeper and more concentrated than applesauce. The apples are cooked until completely soft, blended smooth, and then simmered uncovered until much of their moisture evaporates. As the mixture slowly reduces, …
