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    Home » Recipes » Fall

    7 Delicious Ways to Use Apple Butter

    Published: Nov 1, 2022 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Jessie · This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy something we'll earn a commission at no cost to you.

    These easy recipes were developed especially to work with your favorite homemade apple butter! If you made a big batch but are wondering what to do with it, look no further: We've got you covered with appetizers, muffins, cakes, breakfast ideas, and more.

    Graphic with four photos of recipes that use apple butter as an ingredient. this recipe

    Fall is finally here, there's a delightful chill in the air, and you turned those u-picked apples into a big, beautiful batch of homemade apple butter.

    But even after a few days of slathering it on toast or crusty bread and adding a scoop to your oatmeal or ice cream, you still somehow have SO. MUCH. LEFT. So...now what?

    These recipes are perfect for using up those leftovers (or, y'know, the perfect excuse to whip up a brand new batch).

    Metal spoon stirring apple butter in a glass mason jar.

    First: Choose your apple butter

    All of recipes on this list were developed especially to work with both our original stovetop apple butter recipe and this slow cooker apple butter. You can use fresh, refrigerated, or previously frozen apple butter (if there's a jar from last fall hiding in the back of your freezer, you can definitely defrost it and use it in these recipes!)

    We have also tested these recipes with store bought apple butter and plain ol' applesauce. And don't worry if you're missing something: Each recipe post has lots of tips to help you adapt and make substitutions to use whatever you have on hand!

    Our favorite recipes

    Scroll through this list for a quick overview of our best apple butter recipes, and click the big pink button to visit any full recipe post (where you'll find all of the ingredients, instructions, and notes).

    Fun fact: Every one of these recipes has step-by-step photos to help you make it perfectly on the first try! Many also feature how-to videos so you can see exactly what a recipe should look like at every step.

    Brie and apple butter on a piece of crostini.

    Brie and Apple Butter Crostini

    This easy fall appetizer is perfect for entertaining! Toast some baguette slices, then top each crostini with brie and a dollop of apple butter. Pop the assembled crostini into the oven until the brie just starts to melt for the perfect warm-and-cozy bite.

    Brie and Apple Butter Crostini Recipe
    Apple butter spice cake with maple frosting.

    Apple Butter Spice Cake

    This easy cake gets a punch of flavor from extra cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Topped with our favorite maple fudge frosting! Makes two 6-inch cake rounds or 12-15 cupcakes. Includes a step-by-step video.

    Apple Butter Spice Cake Recipe
    Cheese and charcuterie on a wooden cutting board.

    Cheese and Charcuterie Board

    Apple butter is a perfect addition to a fall cheese plate (great for Thanksgiving or entertaining!) Spoon it into a small jar, then follow our step-by-step tutorial to fill your platter with cheeses, crackers, and other accoutrements. Includes a step-by-step video.

    Basic Cheese Plate Tutorial
    Overhead view of a cheese board with various cheeses, meats, and spreads.

    Thanksgiving Cheese Board

    Take your homemade cheese board to the next level with this Thanksgiving-themed tutorial: perfect for friendsgiving or any autumn get-together!

    Thanksgiving Cheese Board Recipe
    Apple butter coffee cake in a large metal baking dish.

    Apple Butter Coffee Cake

    This easy apple butter coffee cake is the perfect cozy addition to your fall breakfast or brunch menu! Fresh chopped apples are added to the batter for extra texture, and it's topped with a quick cinnamon and brown sugar crumble.

    Apple Butter Coffee Cake Recipe
    Apple butter french toast topped with butter and maple syrup.

    Apple Butter French Toast

    We're adding this magic apple elixir to our French toast batter for an easy, seasonal spin on a classic! Ready in 20 minutes with a rich, custardy texture that's perfect with maple syrup or powdered sugar.

    Apple Butter French Toast Recipe
    Apple butter muffins on a white table.

    Easy Apple Butter Muffins

    These muffins are perfectly moist, packed with our favorite fall spices, and ready in under an hour! Topped with a quick cinnamon and brown sugar crumble.

    Apple Butter Muffin Recipe

    We hope you love these easy ways to use apple butter! If you're still looking for ideas, try adding some apple butter to the filling of your favorite cinnamon rolls (we love our small batch cinnamon rolls!), serving a dollop alongside your favorite pork chop recipe, or drizzling it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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