# Specialty Flavor Apple Butters The New Musselman’s Apple Butter Fusions Line Boasts Broad Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musselmans-apple-butter-fusions References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122349-knouse-foods-musselmans-apple-butter-fusions) & [knousefoodservice](http://www.knousefoodservice.com/) The Musselman’s Apple Butter Fusions line has been created by the brand as a new option for consumers who enjoy the brand's original apple butter who are looking for a different kind of flavor experience. Free of high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats, the sauces are all [vegan, gluten-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-kitchen) and are ideal for use as a finishing touch or as an unexpected addition to a recipe. The convenient profile of the sauces makes them a shelf-stable product that requires or mixing or preparation in order to be used, which addresses increasing consumer demand for [convenience food products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh1). The Musselman’s Apple Butter Fusions line includes six unexpectedly artisan-inspired flavors such as Creamy Horseradish, Sriracha, Salted Caramel, Mango Habanero, Dijon Mustard and Asian. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisan-inspired Flavor Sauces:** The creation of Musselman's Apple Butter Fusions line highlights the trend towards artisan-inspired flavor sauces, offering consumers a unique taste experience. - **Convenience Food Products:** The shelf-stable and ready-to-use nature of Musselman's Apple Butter Fusions taps into the increasing demand for convenient food products, providing a hassle-free cooking experience. - **Health-conscious Ingredients:** The apple butters being vegan, gluten-free, and free of high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats aligns with the trend of health-conscious consumers seeking clean and natural ingredients in their food choices. ### Where This Applies - **Artisan Sauce Manufacturing:** The growth of artisan-inspired flavor sauces presents new opportunities for manufacturers to develop unique and innovative sauce products that cater to changing consumer tastes. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The rise in demand for convenient food products, exemplified by Musselman's Apple Butter Fusions, suggests potential for the convenience food industry to expand its offerings and cater to time-pressed consumers. - **Healthy Food Manufacturing:** The focus on health-conscious ingredients in products like Musselman's Apple Butter Fusions highlights the potential for manufacturers in the healthy food industry to create and promote clean and natural food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apple-Based Honey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langer-farms.md) - [Savory Home Cooking Honeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowse-honey-fusion.md) - [Hot Honey Nut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-honey-peanut-butter.md) - [Artisan Fruit-Forward Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weak-knees-hot-sauces.md) - [Expansive Hot Sauce Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-sauce.md) - [Blended Flavor Fruit Purees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearspring-organic-pure.md) - [Naturally Formulated Condiment Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudi-sauces.md) - [Dynamic Sauce Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-sauce-line.md) - [Fall Spice Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-spice-apple-cider.md)