Spiced Apple Butter + Giveaway – Food in JarsFood In Jars

Step 1

Slice apples and heap them into a six quart slow cooker.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup water and set to low.

Step 3

Cook until apples are tender and can be easily pressed into sauce. On low, this will take 4-6 hours. On high, it should only take 2-3 hours.

Step 4

Puree softened apples into a smooth puree (it shouldn't be necessary to peel).

Step 5

Return to puree to slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours with the lid set slightly ajar so that it can vent.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup sugar, spices and lemon zest/juice. Taste and add more spices and sugar, if necessary.

Step 7

Funnel hot apple butter into prepared jars.

Step 8

Apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes.

Step 9

When time is up, remove jars from canner and let cool on a folded kitchen towel.