How to Use apple butter in a Sentence
apple butter
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The apple butter in this recipe adds depth to the flavor.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
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In the autumn air wafts the sweet spice of apple butter.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2022
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Make the cheese ball: Combine the cream cheese and apple butter in a bowl.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2018
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The cinnamon from the apple butter and the pear make a great duo.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
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Dark brown ale forms the base of the sauce, which is sweetened with the sirop de Liège, which resembles apple butter.
—TheWeek, 2 Feb. 2020
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David added more sugar to the kettles, and stirred the apple butter with a wooden paddle.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2018
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The market has baked goods, mums, gourds, honey and apple butter.
—The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2022
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In its small glass jar, the apricot jam looked smooth and dense — closer to apple butter than glossy preserves.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2023
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Pick your own apples, or shop for apple chips, apple butter and more in the market.
—Shannon Eblen, Philly.com, 17 Oct. 2017
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The deeply rich flavor of apple butter boosts the filling's flavor for a warmly spiced, sweet pie.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
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Blake’s candy, caramel apples and fudge are also on the menu, as well as Blake's jarred jams, maple syrup and apple butter.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2020
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Break out your book of canning recipes in the fall and treat yourself to this gooey, delicious caramel apple butter.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
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Instead of the classic side of applesauce, the sandwiches get a smear of sweet apple butter and a scoop of tangy coleslaw.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
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The apple tart with apple butter gelato and spiced caramel is the ideal sweet ending.
—Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2020
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On the first menu: kung pao, beer cheese, salt and vinegar, apple butter BBQ and Thanksgiving (stuffing spice rub with a side of gravy).
—Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020
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Out of the three options of bratwurst, blood sausage and kielbasa ($12 each), the blood sausage noses its way to the front of the pack, its earthy notes anchored by accoutrements of apple butter and lentils.
—Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 19 Dec. 2019
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Serve as-is or maybe alongside some apple butter or your favorite jam.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Oct. 2020
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And don’t be discouraged by the quantity of apple butter this recipe makes (about 6 cups).
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2017
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Fresh apple butter, still warm from the kettle, will be available for purchase.
—Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2022
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The apple butter oatmeal bake is hearty and warm with cinnamon and cardamom.
—Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
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One of the most popular items is the apple butter, which comes in regular and low-sugar options, both for $6.
—Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2019
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Yeh’s mom, Judy, her Aunt Cathy, and sister Jenna are also joining her for the meal of brisket, carrot hash, and apple butter rolls.
—Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 18 Sep. 2019
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The bake table and country kitchen offers apple dumplings, apple butter jam, and a wide variety of pies, cakes and breads.
—Howard County Times, 31 Aug. 2017
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Then the big surprise: Raney drizzles on his apple butter, spicy with cloves, cinnamon and a hint of apple cider vinegar.
—Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2018
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By the time the episode ended, Kennedy emerged with the best dish among members of the West team, with her pork tenderloin with parsnip puree, apple butter gravy and pickled green apple salad.
—Kturnqui, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
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As with stone fruit jams, using heat-proof gloves is a great idea, just to have some insurance when pouring the hot apple butter into your jars for storage.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2021
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While the name is deceiving, apple butter contains no butter at all.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2021
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After cooking, the apple butter was poured into canning jars and prepared for sale.
—Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2017
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Melissa Clark’s sardine toasts with tomato and sweet onion or grilled cheese with apples and apple butter come together in a flash.
—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
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There’s a pork and applesauce take of moist roasted pork loin served with sauce made with apple butter, on a bed of buttery pureed potatoes and green beans with tiny pieces of strip bacon ($28).
—The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024
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