When apple harvest arrives, the boys immediately start asking if it's time for apple butter. The texture is like a thick and chunky applesauce, loaded with deliciously spicey flavor, which makes it perfect for their morning toast.
Ingredients
- 16 medium apples (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
| Add all ingredients into a large cooking pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until apples are soft and mashable. Mash with a potato masher until it reaches a consistency to your liking. Cook 4 minutes more, uncovered. Ladle mixture into clean, hot pint-sized canning jars, leaving a 1/4” headspace. Top with canning lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 5 pints. | |
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I love apple butter, in fact, I was going to make some this week. Yours looks delicious.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 04, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Thanks so much for posting this recipe--I love apple butter! We will be trying it very soon!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | October 04, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Thank you for the recipe.
: )
Julie M.
ps Cute apron!
Posted by: Julie M. | October 04, 2009 at 11:29 PM
That looks so yummy, thanks for the recipe!
Bristol
Posted by: Honey Bend Vintage | October 05, 2009 at 04:57 AM
What are the cool lids on those jars and where do you find them?
Posted by: Caviemom | October 05, 2009 at 05:07 AM
My family and I love Apple Butter! Don't forget to add more time to the processing if you live at a higher altitude. Here in Salt Lake we need to add 10 minutes to most recipes to adjust for altitude. Check with your local Extension service for exact information. (That's my PSA for the day) ;D
Posted by: Lisa | October 05, 2009 at 07:17 AM
perfect timing! I just had a friend give me a ton of apples and apple butter is at the top of my list to make! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Krista | October 05, 2009 at 10:09 AM
MMMmmmBoy, Does that look wonderful! I have been wanting to make the Mt. Hood loop to hit the fruit/apple stands. Now I feel a very strong urge!
Blessings~LillySue
Posted by: LillySue | October 05, 2009 at 12:44 PM
hmmmm.
we are going apple picking AGAIN this weekend...
so i might have to hire someone to make this for me...
any ideas???
xo
Posted by: kasey | October 05, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I love the jars! Great recipe, thank you!
Posted by: Gabreial | October 05, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Does it matter what kind of apples I use?
Posted by: Christine Ishmael | October 05, 2009 at 06:01 PM
I've never had apple butter that didn't have to cook for 24 hours before! While that kind is certainly delicious (like the essence of Fall), I'll have to try this too! Thanks for posting it!
Posted by: Melissa B. | October 05, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I haven't tried apple butter before but this time I'm inspired to try. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. God bless!
Posted by: plastic surgery | October 06, 2009 at 05:02 AM
I love apple butter. It wasn't until I was an adult that I actually tasted what homemade applesauce was like. It was chunky and heavenly!!! ahhhhh.....
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Posted by: Jeanette | October 06, 2009 at 11:52 AM
An apple a day keeps a doctor away.By this it is proved that apple is a necessary to health.
It ca be have in many ways apple butter is a delicious and healthy yummy for breakfast.
I also have apple butter regularly.
Posted by: Romantic bed and breakfasts | October 07, 2009 at 03:51 AM
How exciting. I have never done anything like this-----ever.
Could you answer a few questions:
1. What kind of apples?
2. How long will this stay fresh and useable?
3. I have never done the canning process. Do you have any suggestions, lessons for someone new to canning and waterbaths?
Thanks so much,
Pat B.
Posted by: Pat burns | October 07, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Hi, That apple butter looks great, thanks for the recipe! Have a sweet day!
Posted by: Torie Jayne | October 08, 2009 at 02:00 AM
My 11 yr old daughter and I used your recipe this weekend and did 5 pints. My husband said it's the best he has ever tasted! Thanks for the new family favorite recipe. I think I am going to make this again and give them as Christmas gifts this year.
Posted by: Brenda M | October 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I made this a few days ago and it was delicious!! Thanks for posting the recipe.
Posted by: Michelle Price | October 14, 2009 at 10:51 AM
DOING IT!!!!
This weekend! Thanks so much!
Posted by: wanda | October 15, 2009 at 06:54 AM
thanks for the recipes, took some pictures out there also, tanyiaoulmanphotography.com
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