Friday, November 6, 2009

Marion's Apple Butter

This recipe is from Preserving the Harvest by Carol Costenbader. I made it last night using the oven method. I also used the smallest amount of sugar and it worked fine! Next time I will try it in my slow cooker - just need to decide on high vs. low.
This is YUMMY!!!

Ingredients
10 large tart apples (about 5 lbs)
2 cups apple cider
3-5 cups sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground all-spice
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  1. Process
  2. Wash, core & quarter apples.
  3. Combine apples and cider in oven safe pot on top of stove.
  4. Cook slowly in cider until tender.
  5. Blend in a food processor or run through a food mill.
  6. Return apples to pot.
  7. Add sugar and spices and stir to combine.
  8. Cook in 350°F oven or slow cooker 6-8 hours, stirring often. Test for desired thickness by spooning mixture onto a cold plate. If no liquid oozes around edges, it is thick enough. Ladle into jars. Process 10 minutes or freeze.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Madeline - how many jars does this make? - Anna

Maine Mom said...

Hmmm... good question since I almost always double it. Let's say be prepared for 6 pints and it could be less? About to make another double batch so I will let you know. xo