Apple Butter | Small Batch | Canning Recipe

Apple butter is a fall must have. Delicious on your morning toast, stirred into oatmeal or added to your favorite BBQ sauce. Easy and oh so good!

5 lbs. saucing apples - peeled, cored and chopped
2 c. apple cider, water or apple juice
1 1/2 - 2 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. each nutmeg and ground cloves

Simmer apples and cider with lid on for 20 minutes to soften. Use immersion blender or potato masher to desired consistency. Add brown sugar and spices then simmer uncovered for 1 1/2-2 hours until dark in color and thickened.

Water bath or steam can in 8 oz. jars for 15 minutes processing time following all safe canning guidelines and canner instructions.

Adjust for altitude as follows (from "The Amish Canning Cookbook):
1 - 1,000 ft. 15 minutes
1,001 - 3,000 20 minutes
3,001 - 6,000 25 minutes
above 6,000 ft. 30 minutes

This video is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to understand and follow safe canning guidelines.

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xo ~Carol