Apple butter
By sassy62173
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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
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
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.
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