apple butter recipe

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 2 pounds honeycrisp apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 pounds granny smith apples - peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup apple
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• combine honeycrisp apples, granny smith apples, and apple in a large stainless steel or enamel-coated saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture reduces by about half, about 20 minutes.
• stir sugar and lemon juice into the apple mixture; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking at a simmer until the mixture is very thick, about 25 minutes.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.