As requested, here it is:
Apple Butter
10 lbs. of apples, I use golden delicious as they break down while cooking better than most, however, if you mix varieties, you will have OUTSTANDING butter :)
3 cups sugar
4 c. water
1 cup dark corn syrup
4 t. cinnamon (heaping)
½ t. cloves
Peel core and thick slice apples, add water and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cook 30 min. till apples are soft. (I must interject here that depending on the varieties of apples you use, you may need to cook longer; I go for transparency, rather than time. I’ve cooked some as long as and hr or more on a VERY low heat.
Drain liquid, reserving it, and place apples in sieve or food processor, and process or sieve till milled down to applesauce consistency. Return to kettle, and stir in liquid, sugar, syrup. Simmer gently, stir frequently, till desired thickness (1 ¾ hours). Stir in spices, cooking and stirring 15 min. more. Pour into HOT jars, seal and water bath for 10 min.
I realize this won’t exactly fit on a recipe card, but wanted to give a bit of explanation as to HOW I actually do this :) Your house will smell wonderful too!
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