Vanilla Rum Apple Butter
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Serves:
Yield: 8 8-ounce jars
Prep:
35 Min
Cook:
1 Hr
Method:
Canning/Preserving
Ingredients
- 6 lb
- apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 2 c
- sweet apple cider
- 2-1/2 c
- granulated sugar
- 1 c
- rum
- 2 tsp
- ground vanilla (or vanilla extract)
How to Make Vanilla Rum Apple Butter
- 1Combine apples and apple cider. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft, about 30 minutes.
- 2Puree using an immersion blender, food mill, or food processor just until a uniform texture is achieved. Do not liquefy. Measure 12 cups of apple puree.
In a large slow cooker, combine apple puree and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Prop lid open with using the handle of a wooden spoon and allow to reduce gently for about 8 hours. - 3Stir in rum and ground vanilla and cook for 1 hour. Finished apple butter will be thick and hold its shape on a spoon.
- 4Can (process for 10 minutes) or refrigerate for up to 1 month. If it lasts that long.
