Cooking the apples in cider brings a delightful sparkle to the butter, the flavour of which will vary depending on the type of cider used (pick one you enjoy drinking). If using windfall apples ...

The following smoked apple butter recipe is from “Jams, Marmalades, Conserves, and Butters.” The smell of wood fires and the taste of crisp local apples are so intrinsically linked to fall ...

Take off the heat and beat in the butter and the sugar. Cool. Use Bramley apples that will cook down to a fluffy sauce and taste as you go to get the right balance of sweet and tartness.