Washington State Apple Butter
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Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs golden delicious apples, cored and cut into eighths
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
- Combine the apples, 3/4 cup water, and the lemon juice in a large nonstick pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high hear. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Push the apples through a food mill or strainer to puree and remove skin. Return the applesauce to the pot of water; add the cinnamon,cloves,mace, and brown sugar. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 45 to 60 minutes, stirring often.
- Cover and refrigerate. Apple butter keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week. Freeze for longer storage.
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