Apple Butter Ain T B S Recipe Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Ain T B S Recipe

• 10 pounds apples (about 20 medium)
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Molasses
• Apple Juice
• Cinnamon
• Allspice
• Clove
• Nutmeg

How to Make Apple Butter Ain T B S Recipe

1. Wash and quarter approximately 10 pounds of apples (about 20 medium apples). Place them in a large stockpot.
2. Add 2 cups apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to the stockpot with the apples. Cook over very low heat until the apples begin to release their juices (about 30-45 minutes).
3. Once the apples have released a significant amount of liquid, increase the heat to medium-high.
4. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to thicken considerably (about 2-3 hours). Reduce heat as needed to prevent burning.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the apple mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
6. Once cool, use a food mill to purée the apples, removing any large pieces of peel or core.
7. Transfer the pureed apples back into a large, heavy-bottomed pot suitable for simmering apple butter (a Dutch oven works well).
8. Cook down over low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the apple butter reaches your desired thickness (this can take another 2-3 hours). The apple butter should be thick enough to hold its shape when you spoon it out.
9. (Optional) Transfer the apple butter to a slow cooker on low to finish the thickening process. This helps prevent burning and allows for a hands-off final cooking stage.
10. Once the apple butter has reached the desired consistency, let it cool slightly. Transfer to sterilized canning jars (approximately 9 x 8-ounce jars) or a large container for refrigeration.