4 lb rome apples
4 1/2 lb granny smith apples
1 cup water
4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
Wash apples and cut into pieces; combine with water in a large covered
sauce pot. Cook until soft, about 30 minutes. Press through a food
mill; measure 12 cups apple pulp; and return to sauce pot. Heat 2
cups sugar in a saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and turns a rich
golden brown. Carefully pour into apple pulp. Sugar will crackle and
harden. Add remaining 2 cups of sugar and spices. Cook, uncovered,
about 1 hour or until apple butter thickens, stirring occasionally to
prevent sticking. Stir in lemon juice. Pour hot into hot jars,
leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in
boiling water bath. Yield: 6 half pints.
From: Ball Blue Book Shared By: Pat Stockett
Servings: 6 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Caramel Spice Apple Butter recipe.
