Apple Butter Ii Recipe

1. 1

   Core the apples and cut into quarters.

2. 2

   Place in a Dutch oven with the tsp.

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   of water.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 min or possibly till apples are soft.

5. 5

   Turn apples about halfway through the cooking time.

6. 6

   Grate the orange and put the orange zest into a measuring c.. Juice the orange into the measuring c.. You should have 1/2 to 3/4 c. altogether.

7. 7

   Put the cooked apples through a food mill.

8. 8

   Return the apple pulp to the saucepan and stir in the brown sugar and reserved apple juice/zest.

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   Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, till mix is thick (about 1 1/2 hrs), or possibly pour mix into a large baking dish and bake, uncovered, in a 350 F oven, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour; reduce heat to 250 F and bake for another 2 to 3 hrs till mix is thick.

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    Remove from heat and ladle into 2 warm, sterilized pint jars, attach sterilized and screw rims.

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    Process jars for 10 min in a boiling water bath.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.