Apple Butter

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Butter

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 81 Preparation Time :3:00
Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc. Jams & Jellies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 medium apples -- unpeeled and cored
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Core apples, cut into eighths, and place in heavy saucepan. Barely cover
with water (about a cup). Cook over medium heat until apples just soften,
stirring often. Cool slightly and force through food mill. Measure pulp and
return to saucepan. Add 1/4 cup sugar for every cup of pulp.
Bring to a rolling boil over moderate heat. Add spices. Continue to cook,
stirring constantly, until temperature of apple mixture reaches 220 on a candy
thermometer. Ladle into sterile 1/2 pint jars, seal, and process according to
jar manufacturer's instructions. Makes about 6 pints, or 81 servings of two
tablespoons each.

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NOTES : VARIATIONS: Substitute pears for apples, omit cinnamon and nutmeg, add
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger with spices, or, add 1 teaspoon
grated lemon peel, omit ginger and cloves.