Apple butter..

[binley100]

The butters in jars and stashed ready to be used in something else ...OH actually likes it (strange man)

[northepaul]

Here ya Go.............

Put 4lb apples washed and cut into quarters(core and seeds and all) in a large pan with 16fl oz cider. Bring to the boil and simmer till soft. Puree through a fine sieve then measure amount. For every 8fl oz of puree add 4oz sugar. Then add 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp allspice and 1 tsp ground cloves.Add rind and juice of one lemon . Slowly cook stirring till sugar has dissolved then quickly bring to the boil and boil till when you drop a bit on a cold saucer it sort of stays in one place I don't think it sets as much as jam.. Pot into warm sterilised jars and cover.

I've found a nice cake recipe that uses it but I haven't road tested that yet.....

Thanks Binley
Out of interest, do you thjink crab apples would work aswell?

[binley100]

They might do. I found the recipe a bit too sweet for me , but crab apples are tarter .

[Alison]

According to one of my preserve books, crab apples are meant to be very good for butters

[northepaul]

They might do. I found the recipe a bit too sweet for me , but crab apples are tarter .

According to one of my preserve books, crab apples are meant to be very good for butters

Excellent thanks for that!!

[bearded bloke]

I wonder if the type of cider (sweet,dry,lumpy scrumpy or even pear) would have an effect on the taste of the finished product now where is the drunken smiley ?

[Nicos]

Will this one do BB??







...oh- and I've been invited by an American friend to make apple butter jam next week- so it'll be interesting to see how she makes it!

[binley100]

Take notes Nicos we want a full report..........

[bearded bloke]

Will this one do BB??

Excellent choice Nicos it is always better to drink with a friend

Cheers

[binley100]

Just to report apple butter is rather nice spread over the base of a mincemeat tart Guess what the added extra in my mince pies will be this year

[binley100]

Used this recipe today
Streusel Topped Apple Butter Cake Recipe

It is very nice even tho' I was rushing and forgot to put the sugar in the batter mix. I think the apple butter was sweet enough not to need it.

[Nicos]

Take notes Nicos we want a full report..........

Gosh- I'd nearly forgotten- I've not had one of the jars we made yet!...must chase it up!!!!