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"Plain fresh bread, its crust shatteringly crisp. Sweet cold butter. There is magic in the way they come together in your mouth to make a single perfect bite."--Ruth Reichl

Apple Butter Recipe

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4 pounds apples (about 16 medium)
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cloves
Directions:
Directions:
To Prepare: Wash apples. Core, peel and quarter apples. Combine apples and 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer until apples are soft. Puree using a food processor or food mill, being careful not to liquefy. Measure 2 quarts of apple pulp.
To Make Butter: Combine apple pulp, sugar and spices in a large saucepan. Cook slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving ¼” headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two piece caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water canner.
Note: If your butter becomes too thick, add water or apple juice for desired consistency.

 

 

 

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