Chai Spiced Apple Butter

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Chai Spiced Apple Butter – Recipe & Blog Post
Warm, cozy, and perfectly spiced — like autumn in a jar.

There’s something magical about the way your kitchen smells when a pot of apple butter is simmering away.

The sweetness of slow-cooked apples, the warmth of chai spices, and the comforting scent of cinnamon fill the air like a hug.

This Chai Spiced Apple Butter is one of those recipes that makes you pause and smile. It’s smooth, rich, and just the right balance of sweet and spice — perfect for spreading on warm toast, stirring into oatmeal, or spooning over pancakes on a chilly fall morning.

Jennie’s Thoughts

This recipe has become one of my fall traditions. I make it while candles flicker and a cozy playlist hums in the background — the kind of slow, simple day that reminds me why I love cooking from scratch.

There’s nothing store-bought that compares to the depth of flavor you get when apples cook low and slow with chai spices.

You’ll taste hints of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in every spoonful — like a chai latte, but softer, deeper, and completely irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 6 large apples (a mix of Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji work beautifully), peeled and chopped
• ½ cup apple cider or water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp cardamom
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Optional: a splash of lemon juice for brightness

Instructions:

1. Cook the apples:
   Add the chopped apples and apple cider (or water) to a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cover. Cook for about 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and tender.
2. Blend until smooth:
   Use an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a regular blender) to puree the cooked apples until completely smooth.
3. Add the chai spices:
   Return the puree to the pot. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 45–60 minutes, stirring often, until the apple butter is thick, glossy, and deep caramel in color.
4. Finish with vanilla:
   Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
5. Store and enjoy:
   Spoon the warm apple butter into glass jars. Let cool, then refrigerate for up to two weeks (or freeze for longer storage).

How to Enjoy Your Chai Spiced Apple Butter

Spread it on warm biscuits, swirl it into yogurt, drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, or stir a spoonful into your morning coffee. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift — just tie a ribbon around the jar and add a cozy label!

Jennie’s Notes:

There’s something so grounding about making simple, beautiful things like this apple butter. It reminds me that abundance is already all around us — in the aroma of apples simmering, in the warmth of the kitchen, in the joy of sharing food with people you love. Every time I make it, I feel deeply grateful.

More Cozy Fall Recipes You’ll Love:

• Fireball Whiskey Apple Butter
• Crockpot Apple Butter
• Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheesecakes
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

This Chai Spiced Apple Butter is the essence of fall comfort — cozy, aromatic, and made with love. Once you try it, you’ll never look at plain apple butter the same way again.

Whether you make it as a weekend project or give it as a homemade gift, it’s guaranteed to bring warmth to your home and heart.