Mabon Recipes
Apple Butter
Ingredients:
10 lbs apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2” pieces (Fuji or McIntosh are best, but get at least three different kinds)
1/2 c sugar (to taste)
Cinnamon
Cloves
Nutmeg & Ginger are optional
Preparation:
In large crock pot, add apples and cook on Low for 10-12 hours.
Using immersion blender or food processor, puree apples, making sure to get it very smooth. Put back into crock pot and add sugar and seasonings to taste.
Continue cooking for an additional 4-6 hours on Low with the lid askew. This should brown and thicken as it cooks, if not, the lid has not been left askew. When desired consistency and taste have been achieved, remove from crock pot and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Original Recipe Credit:
Slow Cooker Apple Butter will make your entire house smell like Autumn. It also makes a great gift for the holidays or a hostess gift.
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Mock Apple Butter
Ingredients:
4 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, stirring often. (It’s messy!) Remove from heat; cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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~Blessings~Courtney
