apple butter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of apple butter
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
Example Sentences
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Buttermilk, cornbread, apple butter, pork and kale, and other dishes will all be on McIntyre's menu.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
It involves a few extra steps—making almond frangipane, apple butter and apple glaze—but they’re what makes this the best galette I’ve ever tasted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Smucker, based in Orrville, Ohio, was founded in 1897 as a maker of apple butter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Delicious, yes, but not the texture I wanted, especially with the addition of apple butter.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2025
One of Grandmother’s friends had given us a basket of apples, so there was apple strudel, apple pie, apple butter, baked apples, and apple jelly.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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