To make their traditional apple butter, Blake Hill—maker of some of the best jams we’ve tried—simmer juicy, crisp heirloom apples in Vermont maple syrup until they break down into the creamiest butter. While many apple butters are all spice, this one leads with full, clean apple flavor: Maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon provide warm, toasty notes, but nothing overpowers the sweet-tart fruit. Simple ingredients, cooked slowly until we’re left with an elegant, not-too-sweet apple butter—that’s it. It’s excellent paired with sharp cheddar cheese, slathered on scones and toast or served with roasted pork or chicken.
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Try this apple butter on muffins, toast, fresh baked bread, popovers, cheese boards, flatbreads and pizzas and in baked goods. It’s excellent with cheddar, a slice of pie or fresh scones or in a savory pairing with roasted pork or chicken.