If the apple butter is sweetened, you can reduce the amount of sugar you use in a recipe. It works great in muffins, cake and breads where the apple butter adds rich taste without the extra fat. Another alternative is to use apple butter on sandwiches in place of mayonnaise. Some people even use it mixed together with spicy mustard. For your main meal, apple butter can be used as a glaze on ham, pork or turkey. Mix it with soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce. Throw in some garlic or onion and then baste your main meat with the creative concoction.