Harvest Apple Butter Canning Recipe
Nothing says fall quite like the scent of apples simmering on the stove. This apple butter uses a mix of tart and sweet apples cooked slowly with cider and warm spices, concentrating their flavors into a thick, spreadable butter. It's a great way to use up an abundant apple harvest and makes your kitchen smell heavenly.
Ingredients
- 6 lbs mixed apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine apples, cider and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the apples break down, about 30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth. Stir in brown sugar and spices.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until thick and glossy, 1–2 hours.
- Sterilize jars, lids and bands. Ladle hot apple butter into jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Wipe rims, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Cool and check seals before storing.
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