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Canned Apple Butter

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This International sauce features Apples -- about, Sugar - (to 3 cups, Ground cinnamon - (to 1 tbspn, Ground allspice - (to 1 tspn, Ground cloves - (to 1/2 tspn. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 960.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This International sauce features Apples -- about, Sugar - (to 3 cups, Ground cinnamon - (to 1 tbspn, Ground allspice - (to 1 tspn, Ground cloves - (to 1/2 tspn. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 6 Pounds Apples -- about
  • 2 1/2 Cups Sugar - (to 3 cups)
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground cinnamon - (to 1 tbspn)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground allspice - (to 1 tspn)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground cloves - (to 1/2 tspn)
  • 1/2 Cup Apple cider, if needed
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut out any bruises or blemishes from apples and remove stems and blossom ends.
  2. 2
    Cut apples into quarters, leaving peels on and seeds in.
  3. 3
    (Cooking the apples with the peels on adds flavor.
  4. 4
    The peels and seeds will be removed later.)
  5. 5
    Place in large pot with a little water,
  6. 6
    cover and
  7. 7
    cook slowly until very soft.
  8. 8
    Put through food mill or ricer, or place in colander and press with wooden spoon.
  9. 9
    Peels and seeds should be strained out, but pulp should pass through.
  10. 10
    Add smaller amount of sugar and spices, then taste and add more if necessary.
  11. 11
    If mixture is very thick, thin with a little apple cider.
  12. 12
    Cook in a slow cooker, uncovered and on high, overnight, until it's thick enough to hold up a spoon.
  13. 13
    Stir occasionally.
  14. 14
    If cooking on the stove, cook on low, uncovered and stirring frequently, until it is very thick.
  15. 15
    Place in sterilized 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
  16. 16
    Adjust lids and process 10 minutes in hot water bath.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 960.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.2mg1%
Sodium 9.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 251.9g84%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g71%
Sugars 221.8g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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