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pple Buttercream Icing

Creamy Apple Buttercream Icing to Elevate Your Desserts

This creamy Apple Buttercream Icing is a quick and customizable treat, perfect for topping your desserts with cozy fall flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup Apple Butter high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream adjust consistency, dairy-free alternatives work too
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Buttercream Icing
  1. Beat the softened unsalted butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar on the lowest mixer speed until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Scrape down the bowl and return the mixer to medium speed to ensure all ingredients are combined.
  4. Add the apple butter and mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
  5. Incorporate milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and smooth.
  6. Add optional ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt; mix until just combined.
  7. Check consistency; add more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin.
  8. Give the icing a final whip for 1-2 minutes until extra fluffy.
  9. Taste and adjust sweetness or apple flavor as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Re-whip after refrigeration for best consistency.

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