Apple Butter

Recipe

Preparation

Core and thinly slice apples into a large heavy saucepan. Add apple juice and cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Pour apples into a large sieve and press until all fruit passes through and leaves skin. Discard skin. Repeat process until all apples are sieved. Return pulp to the heavy saucepan and boil gently, stirring frequently, until thick. S tir in sugar, spices, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring over low heat about 1 hour. Pour into sterilized 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/4 inch heqadspace; adjust lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes after water comes to a boil. You can successfully make half this recipe if desired. Make 8 - 1/2 pints.

Ingredients

6 pounds cooking apples
6 cups apple juice
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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