What You Need:

 

3 1/2 C of apple cider

8 large sweet apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1 1/2 C of sugar

1/4 tsp pickling salt

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 (3 in.) cinnamon stick

 

How to Make It:

 

Pour the cider into a 5 qt. pot, place over high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium, add the apple slices and simmer for 45 minutes.

Stir the fruit every 10 minutes or so to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Add the remaining ingredient and reduce the heat to medium low.

Simmer the mixture, stirring intermittently, for 25 minutes or until the sauce thickens to the consistency of applesauce.

Remove the cinnamon stick and throw it away.

Prepare the canning jars and two piece lids according the manufacturer’s instructions keeping them hot.

Spoon the fruit into the jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space.

Release any air bubbles and add more fruit if necessary to retain the correct head space.

Process the jars in a water bath for 15 minutes from the point of boiling.

Cool in a draft free area then check to be sure all the lids sealed correctly.

Any jars that did not seal correctly can be refrigerated and used within two months.

 

6 half pints

 

Yummy apple butter there’s nothing like it when it comes to topping our toast on a chilly fall morning. When canning, always stick to the recipe. Experimenting with different ingredient amounts or adding extra ingredients will only cause you food safety problems. Different adjustments can change the acid or pH levels causing your canned goods to spoil. Always complete the process from start to finish without any interruptions. Interruptions can cause low-grade quality and make for an unsafe product.

 

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes

Cooking Time: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

Processing Time: approximately 15 minutes

Total Time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

 

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1 tbsp serving)

Calories 23; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 6g; Fiber 0g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 7mg