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.

Asghar ali asghar Ali solangi
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This apple butter is delicious! It's the perfect fall treat. I love the way it smells when it's cooking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Zoey Deans
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I'm not a big fan of apple butter, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good! I love the chunky texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.


Kevin Worrell (Llerrok)
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This apple butter is a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love it on toast, crackers, and even ice cream.


Hilary Power
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I had some trouble getting the apple butter to thicken. I ended up cooking it for an extra hour, but it's still a little runny. Other than that, it's delicious!


Lenica Delport
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This apple butter is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Anand Yadav
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I followed the recipe exactly and my apple butter turned out perfectly. It's so thick and spreadable, and the flavor is amazing. I love it on toast, waffles, and pancakes.


Brother YT
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This is the best apple butter I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is out of this world. I can't wait to make it again.


MARGARET ALOO
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I made this apple butter for my family and they loved it! It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Wisdom Kaka
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This apple butter is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the chunky texture, too. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast.


JuggNaf
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I've made this apple butter several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any fall gathering. I highly recommend it!


paige fennemore
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This recipe is a keeper! The apple butter turned out perfectly. It's thick and creamy, with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor. I can't wait to try it on my next batch of biscuits.


Bristy4200 babli
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I made this apple butter for the first time last week and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's so flavorful and versatile. We've been using it on toast, waffles, pancakes, and even ice cream. It's also great as a gift.


raad farea
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This apple butter is amazing! It's so sweet and chunky, and it has the perfect balance of spices. I love how easy it is to make, too. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect fall treat!