Apple Butter Grandma Style Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Grandma Style

• Tart Cooking Apples
• Apple Cider
• 3 cups granulated sugar (or to taste)
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Ground Allspice

How to Make Apple Butter Grandma Style

1. In an 8- or 10-quart pot, combine 12 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples and 1 ½ cups apple cider or juice.
2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Carefully puree the apple mixture using a food processor or immersion blender until smooth.
5. Return the pureed apple mixture to the pot.
6. Stir in 3 cups granulated sugar (adjust to your preferred sweetness), 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon ground allspice.
7. Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat.
8. Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 ½ - 2 hours, or until the apple butter reaches a very thick, jam-like consistency. (The cooking time may vary depending on your stove and the moisture content of the apples).
9. While the apple butter simmers, prepare your jars: Wash half-pint jars and lids in hot, soapy water and sterilize according to your canner's instructions.
10. Ladle the hot apple butter into the sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace at the top.
11. Wipe the rims of the jars clean with a damp cloth.
12. Place lids on the jars and screw on the rings fingertip tight.
13. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. (Add 1 minute for each 1,000 feet above sea level.)
14. Remove jars carefully and let cool completely on a rack or towel. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' as the jars seal.
15. Makes 5-6 half-pint jars. Enjoy!