Apple Butter

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Apple Butter

Recipe By : Sue Klapper
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 pounds cooking apples
6 cups apple juice
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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. Source: Miriam B. Loo's Home Canning
Guide.

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