Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 8 pounds of juicy,tart apples
- 6 cups of cider
- 2 cups dark brown or demerara sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 2 lemons, grated rind and juice
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Step 1
Sterilize about 10 6-ounce jars. Leave in hot water.
Chop whole apples.
In a heavy saucepan, place the apples and cider.
Cook, covered, over medium heat until the apples are soft.
Force the mixture through a sieve. -
Step 2
To the apple mixture, add all the remaining ingredients.
Return to heat and cook, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Taste and adjust seasonings. -
Step 3
Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth.
This is a slow process so be patient.
To test for doneness, pour a little of the mixture on a cold dish. If no liquid oozes out at the sides of the butter, it is done. -
Step 4
Pour into the hot, sterilized jars. Seal.
Cool and store in a cool place.
Enjoy!
Comments
honey3103019 said
on 12/18/2008 I used a receipe for apple butter that contained applesauce and its not thick enough. Is there anything I can do to thicken it up?