Bill’S Apple Butter Recipe

Name: Bill’S Apple Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 pounds early-season apples (Gala, Jonathan; Cortland), peeled and quartered; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 5-1/3 cups packed brown sugar; 4 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup red-hot candies; 1 cup boiling water

Servings: persons

15 pounds early-season apples (Gala, Jonathan
Cortland), peeled and quartered
3/4 cup cider vinegar
5-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup red-hot candies
1 cup boiling water

1
In a stockpot, combine apples and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a food processor until blended. Return all to pan.
2
Add brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, salt, extract, cloves and allspice. Dissolve red-hots in boiling water; stir into apple mixture.
3
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
4
Remove from heat. Carefully ladle hot mixture into eight hot sterilized 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
5
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

2694

kcal

Calories

Fat

568

Carbs

Fat Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 pounds early-season apples (Gala, Jonathan, Cortland), peeled and quartered, 3/4 cup cider vinegar, 5-1/3 cups packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Bill’S Apple Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bill’S Apple Butter

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