Apple butter Recipe

Average
Average budget

Ingredients

5-7 pounds of Jonathan, Winesap, or Red Delicious apples, cored
2 1/2 cups apple cider
4 1/2 cups white sugar
1Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Quarter and core apples. Add to large, heavy stockpot.

Step 2

Add apple cider to stock pot, head over high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmering. Simmer until the apples are tender and puffy, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Process the apple mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. Yields about 6-7 cupsofpulp.

Step 4

Combine apple pulp, sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, cloves, and salt in a large, heavy saucepan and mix well.

Step 5

Heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Spoon into 7 hot, sterilized 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal with 2-piece lids. Store in refrigerator or pantry.