Apple Butter

My mom has used this recipe ever since I can remember. We make this together and have a wonderful time. I love this spead on bagels.

• Ready In: 1 hr 32 mins
• Yields: 6 pints

Ingredients

• 5  lbs granny smith apples, peeled,cored,and sliced
• 3  cups water
• 3  cups sugar
• 3  cups  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 (1 3/4ounce) box  dry pectin
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Add the apples and water to a large pot; bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat and cook 20-25 minutes or until tender.
3. Mash with a potato masher.
4. Add in sugars and remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
6. Quickly pour mixture into hot sterilzed jars; filling to 1/4 inch from the top; wipe jar rims.
7. Cover jars at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
8. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.