Perfect Apple Butter Bliss

🍏✨ Delicious Apple Butter Recipe for Perfectly Sweet Moments! ✨🍏

🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

• 🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
• 🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes

📖 Description:
My mother’s timeless recipe for Apple Butter is not just a culinary delight but a cherished family tradition. Embrace the essence of this easy-to-follow recipe, where the magic lies in the simplicity of using pennies to prevent burning, making it a true lifesaver in the kitchen!

🍎🍯 Ingredients:

• 16 apples (unpeeled and cored)
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove

⚖️ Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 506.8
• Fat: 0.4g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 2.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 131.8g
• Fiber: 5.8g
• Sugar: 123.5g
• Protein: 0.6g

🌟 Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (from 11 reviews)

🍴 Instructions:

1. Preparing the Apples/Pulp:

   • Wash the apples, leaving the skin on, and remove stem and blossom ends.
   • Cut the apples into small chunks.
   • Simmer the apples in 2 cups of water until soft.
   • Press the apples through a sieve or a food mill to obtain at least 2 quarts of apple pulp.

2. Setting the Stage with Pennies:

   • In a large pot, place copper pennies to cover the bottom completely.
   • This prevents sticking and burning—crucial step!
   • Add apple pulp, sugar, and spices to the pot.

3. Slow Cooking Bliss:

   • Cook slowly until the mixture thickens and sticks to a wooden spoon without dripping.
   • Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
   • Adjust thickness by adding apple juice if necessary.

4. Canning Extravaganza:

   • Wash and sterilize pint-sized jars and lids.
   • Ladle the apple butter into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
   • Loosely tighten the jar lids.

5. Clean Rim for Perfection:

   • Use a clean cheesecloth to wipe the rim to ensure no food particles are present.

6. Hot Water Bath:

   • Place jars in a hot boiling water bath with at least 1 inch of water over the lids.
   • Boil for 10 minutes to seal the jars effectively.

7. Cooling Grand Finale:

   • Remove jars from the canner and let them cool on the counter.
   • Listen for the satisfying popping sound indicating proper sealing.

8. Shiny Pennies Bonus:

   • Notice the shine on your pennies! The acid in the apple butter cleans them.

9. Storage Tips:

   • Store sealed jars on the shelf or in your fruit/canning cellar.

10. Pennies Maintenance:

• Clean, wash, and sanitize pennies before use. A solution of dish soap and clear water followed by a bleach water rinse works wonders.

🍏🎉 Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor! This Apple Butter recipe not only fills your kitchen with a heavenly aroma but also ensures a pantry stocked with sweetness for countless delightful moments. 🌈🍯✨