Replace Apple Butter with Fuji Apples

What are Fuji Apples?

A late-maturing selection and made in Japan around the 1930s Genetically a hybrid of the American Red Delicious and Ralls Janet apple types Its sweet taste has also been likened to that of honey, citrus fruit and jasmine. (Getty Images)

Apples are of medium size and shape is round to ovate with a slightly offset calyx. Skin semi-thick, smooth and waxy. Yellow-green base with red-pink striping and blush.

This tree bears fruit having white flesh, that is dense-crisp and ivory to pale-ivory color wrapping around a central core filled with tiny black-brown seeds.

Elan variety apples are also available. Apples include the Fuji, which is offered year-round but has a peak season in late fall through winter;

Elstar and Winesap varieties sourced from Washington state family farms will run until January; Granny Smiths and Galas from California remain steady throughout 2020 on Thurs., Sat./Sun.;

Best Value Red Delicious remains stronger for longer than expected this time of year with supplies running into April as well. One of the bestselling species in China, America, and Japan.

• Ripeness: Fuji Apples are ripe for harvest in late September.
• Taste: Bitter sweet taste with honey, citrus and floral notes.
• Firm, heavier flesh that holds its structure better when cooked and baked
• Thick skin with yellow-green background and red-pink striping; smooth to slightly waxy
• Fruits moderately sized, round to ovate.

Seasonal – Available year-round, with peak availability in late fall to winter
REPLACE WITH: APPLESAUCE (Use 1 & ½ cup unsweetened applesauce to replace one-half of the apple butter or an equal amount in ounces) ORIGNAL OPTION: *Cortland Apples For every half a cup of Apple Butter use: · Fuge Appls, cored and quartered Cost Breakdown: Cortland’s = $0.
A lot of people would tell you a sweet apple like the Fuji is not traditional for an apple butter, and fair enough but it works due to its sweetness.

Here are a few reasons why:

• Sweetness — a good Fuji apple will be sweet, no additional sugar needed here for our Fuji Apple Butter Recipe!
• Texture: Fuji apples have firm, crisp flesh that holds its shape through cooking and baking well for slow-cooked apple butter.
• Seasonality: Fuji apples are in season year-round, making them a good apple butter choice;
Though bear in mind that the sweetness of Fuji apples may produce a bit of flavor profile departure from traditional apple butter made with tart ones.

For a more even flavor on this recipe, we recommend mixing your Fuji apples with some sour granny smith or Honeycrisp.

Apple Butter with Fuji Apples

Instructions for making an apple butter Fuji apples substitute:
• Look for ripe and firm Fujis. Choose apples that are deep red and as blemish-free as possible.

• Peel, core and dice the apples.

• Add the chopped apples to a slow cooker or heavy-bottomed pot along with any spices you like (cinnamon, nutmeg and/or allspice are common choices), lemon juice, plus an inch or two of water/apple cider.

• Cook on a low heat, with the occasional stir to check they are not sticking or burning until very soft and broken down into that thick thickness appropriate for spreading which will take about 6-8 hours in the slow cooker; or about 2-3 hours in an average saucepan.

• Sweeten to your liking if you like it a bit sweeter add more sugar or even some honey.

• Process the apple butter with an immersion blender or in small batches through a regular blender.

• The apple butter can be kept in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or it will last longer indefinitely if frozen.

Fuji Apple Butter Recipes

Some recipes featuring Fuji apples are the following: as a replacement for plain apple butter in general.

• Fuji Apple Butter Oatmeal Top your morning oatmeal with a dollop of fuji apple butter, walnuts & honey for some added flavor and nutrients to your breakfast.

• Fuji Apple Butter Swirl Muffins: Combine Fuji apple butter and your favorite muffin recipe, then bake for a sweet & fruity dessert.

• Fuji Apple Butter Grilled Cheese: Use Fuji apple butter with your favorite bread and cheese for an adult version of the classic grilled cheese.

• Bake a wheel of brie with Fuji Apple Butter in the center, and serve hot with crackers or sliced baguette.

• Fuji Apple Butter Pork Chops: While hot, slather pork chops with Fuji apple butter for sweet and savory glaze.

Nutritional benefits of Fuji apples

Also, Rich in vitamin C – an antioxidant that can help boost your immune system, create collagen and protect you from the environment is Fuji apples. There also high in fiber, which helps support healthy digestion as well.

Key Takeaways

• Fuji: This is a sweet, crisp apple that can be used in most any recipe requiring apple butter.

• Their firm flesh retains its shape during cooking, which means you can use them in apple butter that cooks a long time.

• Peak season: Late fall through winter Available year-round

• If you use Fuji apples, though, note that they are pretty sweet so you may need to adjust for your preference or even combine some of them with tart apples.

• Fuji apples provide fiber and are a good source of vitamin C; so, they would be nice for you as well.