Good question! They are similar in that you’re cooking apples. It’s more of a continuum. Applesauce is thinner. Apple butter is thicker—because it’s cooked longer. It becomes more of a spread. And it’s flavor becomes more condensed so it tastes more intense. Many folks use more spices in apple butter than applesauce but it’s personal preference.
Good question! They are similar in that you’re cooking apples. It’s more of a continuum. Applesauce is thinner. Apple butter is thicker—because it’s cooked longer. It becomes more of a spread. And it’s flavor becomes more condensed so it tastes more intense. Many folks use more spices in apple butter than applesauce but it’s personal preference.