Mama Bear's Recipes

HOMEMADE APPLE BUTTER

Ingredients:

2 dozen medium apples, quartered (about 6 lbs.)
2 quarts sweet cider
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves

Directions:

Cook apples in cider until tender. Press through a sieve or food mill; measure three quarts apple pulp. Cook pulp until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As pulp thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add sugar and spices. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until thick, about one hour.

Pour into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in hot water bath canner at simmering temperature (180-185°). Yield: about 5 pints.

Provided by: June Bowman