Apple Butter Recipe

I have had quite a number of requests for my apple butter recipe. Since making apple butter is on the agenda for today, I thought it would be a nice time to share it. :)


This recipe yields about 3 pints.

Ingredients:
4 lbs of apples (about 16 medium sized apples)
4 cups sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves

Directions:
To prepare pulp: Wash apples. Core peel and cut up apples. Combine apples and 2 cups of water in a large saucepot. Simmer until apples are soft. Puree' using a food processor or food mill, being cautious not to liquefy. Measure 2 quarts of apple puree'.
To make butter: Combine apple pulp sugar and spices in a large saucepot. Cook slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As mixture thickens stir frequently to avoid sticking. Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles (I tap jars on the counter). Place rings and lids onto jars. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

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