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Apple Butter Recipe

One of the most popular german summer desserts, this recipe combines the flavors and textures of several fresh summer berries.

Recipe Summary Apple Butter Recipe

Apple butter that can be altered in a pinch!

Ingredients | Rote Grütze Recipe

2 pounds Honeycrisp apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces

1 cup apple cider

2 cups white sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

canning jars with lids and rings

Directions

Combine Honeycrisp apples, Granny Smith apples, and apple cider in a large stainless steel or enamel-coated saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture reduces by about half, about 20 minutes.

Stir sugar and lemon juice into the apple mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking at a simmer until the mixture is very thick, about 25 minutes.

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

To make a spiced apple butter, add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon allspice with the sugar.

Info | Rote Grütze Recipe

prep: 20 mins cook: 45 mins additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 15 servings

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