SWEET AND CHUNKY APPLE BUTTER

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Provided by Eleanor Topp

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit Juice     Breakfast     Brunch     Apple     Fall     Edible Gift     Boil     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 7 cups (1.75 L)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds (1 kg) McIntosh apples, peeled and cored (6 large apples)
2 pounds (1 kg) Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (4 large apples)
1 cup (250 mL) apple cider
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (25 mL) lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut McIntosh apples into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Cut Granny Smith apples into smaller dice.
  • 2. Combine apples and cider in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and boil gently for 20 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
  • 3. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and boil gently for about 25 minutes or until mixture is very thick. There should still be some tender apple chunks remaining. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Ladle into sterilized jars and process as directed for Shorter Time Processing Procedure .
  • Variation: Spiced Apple Butter
  • Add 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cloves and allspice with the sugar.

Uvis Skurdauskas
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This is a great recipe for apple butter. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good apple butter recipe.


md bakhtiyar
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I wasn't sure how this apple butter would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Jaidan Carpenter
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I've made this apple butter several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great way to use up extra apples, and it makes a delicious gift.


Mr Xaini
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This apple butter is so good! I love the chunky texture and the sweet, tangy flavor. It's perfect on toast, pancakes, or waffles.


gul nawaz bhatti
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I was looking for an apple butter recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The apple butter turned out great - it was thick, flavorful, and had a beautiful amber color.


Rayyan Khan
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This is the best apple butter recipe I've ever tried. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it has a wonderful depth of flavor. I highly recommend it.


Fight toys
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I'm not a big fan of apple butter, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on toast, pancakes, and even ice cream. It's delicious every time.


Akbor Umor
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This apple butter is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy bakery. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


qwerty qwerty
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I love this recipe! The apple butter is so smooth and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to my morning toast. I've also used it as a glaze for pork chops, and it was delicious.


sarahlouise wickens
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This apple butter was a hit at our last family gathering! I used a mix of sweet and tart apples, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. It was also super easy to make - I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.