This is my version of a recipe out of Mary Jane’s Farm Magazine. Oct-Nov 2011 Issue.
I used all organic ingredients. This was a very good Apple Butter. The only adjustment that I made was to add a pinch of cinnamon to it. I think it could have used a bit more than a pinch. It may have been better with about a teaspoon of cinnamon. It makes a tart and mildly sweet Apple Butter.
12 Organic Granny Smith Apples, cored,peeled, and quartered
1 1/2 Cups Organic Dark Brown sugar,packed
1/2 Cup Organic Apple Juice
1 Tbs. Lemon Juice ( organic freshly squeezed)
1tsp. Allspice,Organic
1 tsp. Cinnamon,Organic
4 1/2 pint , freezer safe,plastic containers and lids, sterilized. ( I brought a large pot of water to a boil and sterilized the containers for a couple of minutes )
Combine all ingredients into a crock pot/slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours ( mine only took about 5 hours) or until apples are very tender.
Mash apples with a potato masher or fork. Cook for another 2 hours, uncovered, until mixture thickens. Cool for a couple of hours.
Spoon into sterilized containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space; secure lids and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
Makes 4 containers. ( I got smaller containers and filled 6 of them)
Enjoy!
Please leave comments if you make this. If you make any changes or if you like it…or love it. Whatever!!
