Posted by sherry on March 16, 2001 at 22:29:14:
In Reply to: ISO: red hearts apple butter posted by Aeiffe on March 16, 2001 at 21:21:31:
20 MINUTE APPLE BUTTER
5 c. cooked apples5 c. sugar1/2 c. bottled lemon juice1/2 c. red cinnamon candies
Put all ingredients in large heavy kettle. Stir and cook for 20 minutes. Pour into jars. Best kept in freezer or can seal and kept on shelf. Good and easy.
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CARAMEL SPICE APPLE BUTTER
20 firm cooking apples1 c. water4 c. sugar1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. cloves1/4 tsp. ginger2 tbsp. lemon juice
Place washed, cut apples in large pot with water. Cook about 30 minutes or until soft. Press through food mill; measure about 12 cups apple and return to saucepot. Heat 2 cups sugar in a 3 quart saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and turns a rich golden color. Carefully pour into apple pulp. Sugar will crackle and harden. Add remaining 2 cups sugar and spices. Cook uncovered about 1 hour or until apple butter thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in lemon juice. Yield 6 (8 ounce) jars.
20 MINUTE APPLE BUTTER
8 c. apples5 c. sugar1/4 c. vinegar1/2 c. red cinnamon candy drops
Peel and slice apples. Mix all ingredients in large pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Put in hot clean jars and seal.