1 pint apple butter
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This is a great recipe for those times when the purchased apples aren't as good as expected or maybe they have been bruised. This is a great way to use the apples up so that they don't get thrown away. No canning processing necessary. No special ingredients or equipment needed.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
3 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
1 pint
Ingredients
- 1 PINT APPLE BUTTER
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds apples (depending on size 6 - 10) peeled, cored, and roughly chopped -- don't worry about cutting away bruises
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice (if using water -- you may have to adjust sugar just a bit)
- 1/2 cup sugar or splenda (white or brown)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves, ground
How To Make 1 pint apple butter
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Step 1Put apples into a medium heavy saucepan. Add apple juice or water
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Step 2Over medium high heat bring apple juice to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover tightly and simmer for 40 - 60 minutes, stirring every 10 - 15 minutes, until apples begin to fall apart.
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Step 3Without removing pot from heat, mash the apples with the back of a spoon. Mixture will look like lumpy applesauce.
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Step 4Add sugar and spices. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking uncovered for approximately 2 hours stirring every 10 - 15 minutes.
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Step 5Remove from heat when mixture has reached desired consistency. Remember apple butter will thicken slightly when refrigerated.
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Step 6Allow apple butter to cool for 20 minutes. Stir well. Place apple butter in an air tight covered container. Place apple butter in refrigerator.
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