apple butter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of apple butter
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
Example Sentences
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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
The batter is more liquid than solid, like crepe batter, while apple butter is dense, so resist the urge to get fancy.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
Asked what her favourite preserve is she replies: "My grandmother used to make apple butter so I like that, it's connected to something sentimental."
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025
I was bringing sandwiches made of apple butter on bread ends to school for lunch.
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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