oooh i like apple butter when i remember it!

booberthefraggle wrote:

Von M wrote:

Thank you, this is awesome.  I was just reading about it in the other thread.  How long do you figure it would last in the fridge?

LONG TIME



properly canned it lasts a year+ out of fridge

Yeah, I would say I guess two weeks in the fridge. I would probably consider it safe until I saw actual mold on it.
Canned I would say 1+ years!

I'll post the recipe, it's so easy.

Apple Butter

There's no sugar in this apple butter, but no one would ever guess that the secret ingredient is prunes! This easy oven method works well for a small quantity, and while it's cooking, you can enjoy the heavenly, incense-like aroma -- a hint of the apple butter's spicy flavor.

Preparation time: 2 1/4 hours including baking time

3 lbs cooking apples
1 c pitted prunes
3 c apple cider
1 t cinnamon
1 t allspice
2 t ground cloves

Peel, quarter and core apples and put them, with the prunes and cider, in a kettle and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until soft. Preheat oven to 300° F. Put fruit and cider mixture in a food processor, add spices and puree the mixture. Pour into a shallow 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Spread mixture out evenly and bake in the center of the oven for about 1 hour. During baking, scrape sides and stir occasionally.

To test for doneness, dab a spoonful of apple butter on a saucer and turn the saucer upside down: Apple butter should be thick enough to stick to the saucer. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with new lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath at least 5 minutes. Yields about 2 pints.

i love apple butter, but i always just make it in the crock pot.  you're so dedicated, foofer.

also, i'm  bored

*Waits for a new filter...*

YAY!

And also...


Step 1: Cut a hole in the box
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Ahhh, thank you so much for the recipe, it's my goal to make apple butter this year.

oooooo looks yummy!!! maybe i can have my boyfriend make me some, since i've been doing the cooking lately.........