Apple-Onion Chutney from "Better From Scratch" by Ivy Manning. (Alice Gao/Weldon Owen ) One of the easiest things any home cook can make is applesauce. The basic recipe has just four ingredients ...

First, let's get something straight: apple butter is not applesauce. I would know. Even though my mother insists that I ate applesauce when I was a kid, for as long as I can remember, I've hated the ...

4. Reduce the apples puree into a thick butter. Return the puree to the pot (if it was in a blender), and stir constantly over medium low heat for another 10 or 15 minutes.

These apple butter hand pies are perfect for fall! Made with flaky puff pastry and spiced apple butter, they’re easy to make ...