Easy Apple Butter
Nothing conjures up fall like the smell and taste of homemade apple butter. To make it easy and faster, this recipe starts with applesauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
Directions
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Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir frequently until bubbling. Reduce heat to low.
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Simmer for 1 hour, covered. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat.
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While still hot, quickly ladle into sterilized jars, leaving a ¼-inch head room. Wipe jar lids clean, place on a clean towel and screw lids to finger tight. Allow to cool overnight, away from drafts.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Want to preserve your apple butter?
If you can your butter, it will last for a year or more. Check out “Home Canning for Beginners” from NC Cooperative Extension.
