The Germans developed it during the Middle Ages.
I wonder is it still popular in Germany itself , I’ve been several times to different regions and never noticed it.
Well, as a German I may say that at least in northern Germany it is unknown. Neither the name, that would be "Apfelbutter", not the process itself. Neither have I seen it in any supermarket or on any breakfast buffet all over Germany. My Grandma used to make "Apfelgelee", apple jelly, but that was made from apple juice and lots of sugar, a preserve to put on toast for breakfast. Yummy!
@GELongstreet and
@luinrina , have you ever heard of apple butter in your regions of Germany?
Edit: maybe it is what we call "Apfelkraut" - I have seen that in Whole Foods stores, but never had it.
Second edit: I have just followed the link
@treebie2000 provided - it is indeed Apfelkraut. How very interesting! Apfelkraut is not common here in Northern Germany, but in the Rhine region, so that might explain it. Now that I know that, I will buy and try it. I love
sugar beet molasses, so that might be something I will like also. Thank you!!
I'm glad you asked,
@KianGaf because I noticed the word also in Major Taylor's morning greeting, when he told General Lee what's for breakfast, but Lee did not have appetite...