Description
A traditional seasonal recipe to share with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 24 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 2 cups (480 ml) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Place water and apples in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat
- Cover and allow to come to a boil, checking and stirring periodically to make sure the apples aren’t sticking
- Once apples have softened, puree them using a stick blender or food processor
- Add sugars, cinnamon and ginger, stirring to thoroughly combine
- Cook, stirring regularly to avoid scorching, until the mixture becomes thick and glossy (should mound on a spoon). If you have a candy thermometer, it should be close to 220 degrees Fahrenheit at this point
- At this point, the mixture can be preserved in canning jars using a boiling water bath*, or cooled and frozen in freezer bags or containers.
Notes
- *If preserving in jars: -Thoroughly wash 18 1/2-pint jars and rings in hot soapy water -Sterilize them in simmering water -Carefully spoon hot apple butter into hot jars -Place self-sealing lids on the jars and loosely screw the rings into place -Process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes (adjust processing time for your altitude as needed) -Remove from canner and allow to cool on the counter.
- You should hear the lids “ping” as they seal.
- Any that don’t properly seal should be stored in the refrigerator. -Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40