Tried to make apple butter from the apples we picked a few days ago, made apple jam instead ๐คช
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

Looks good! You already know that anticipated extra can be frozen? Iโve done that successfully with batches too big to eat right away but too small to carry out a full processing operation.
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Looks good! You already know that anticipated extra can be frozen? Iโve done that successfully with batches too big to eat right away but too small to carry out a full processing operation.
Lol I thought I was the only one having problems with this app

I didnโt realise you had to wait until the apples turn slightly brown and THEN thatโs when you smush them into apple butter, I got too impatient lol, next time for sure! Freeze them? Sounds good to me.
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Lol I thought I was the only one having problems with this app

I didnโt realise you had to wait until the apples turn slightly brown and THEN thatโs when you smush them into apple butter, I got too impatient lol, next time for sure! Freeze them? Sounds good to me.
Yeah something is wrong with the app - I got error messages and didnโt think my post went through.
My apples turn brown while running them through a food processor before cooking. So I give some finely minced lemon a good half hour simmer start. When adding the brown apples the magically are no longer brown!
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

Next you should try to make apple bottom jeans
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Next you should try to make apple bottom jeans
Attached to some boots with fur?
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

Apple butter? Seems interesting, what is the difference between that and Apple jam?
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Apple butter? Seems interesting, what is the difference between that and Apple jam?
Apple butter is basically spiced applesauce that is cooked down more with a looser texture. Apple jam is going to be a lot stiffer in texture and typically isnโt as spiced if at all in my experience. Honestly Iโd still call what OP made Apple butter by the look of it
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

Nice, Iโm making and canning some this weekend. Our apple trees are crazy fruitful this year.
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

I love Apple Butter!! Apples were on sale for $2 a bag last week so I got extra and made apple butter out of a bag. I use a crock pot. 1 bag of apples peeled, cored, and rough chunked with some brown and white sugar, cinnamon, and touch of salt. Cook for 10 hours.
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Apple butter? Seems interesting, what is the difference between that and Apple jam?
Yeah, what they both said^^
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Apple butter is basically spiced applesauce that is cooked down more with a looser texture. Apple jam is going to be a lot stiffer in texture and typically isnโt as spiced if at all in my experience. Honestly Iโd still call what OP made Apple butter by the look of it
Thank you for your kind words
I did try my best either way it still tastes good. -
I love Apple Butter!! Apples were on sale for $2 a bag last week so I got extra and made apple butter out of a bag. I use a crock pot. 1 bag of apples peeled, cored, and rough chunked with some brown and white sugar, cinnamon, and touch of salt. Cook for 10 hours.
$2 a bag? Bargain! 10 hours though?
Iโm guessing this is by slow cooking. Would there be a quicker way to make these from stove? -
Nice, Iโm making and canning some this weekend. Our apple trees are crazy fruitful this year.
Nice one! Enjoy it. Youโve got apple trees and theyโre fruitful? I envy you

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$2 a bag? Bargain! 10 hours though?
Iโm guessing this is by slow cooking. Would there be a quicker way to make these from stove?Itโs the primary usage of my slow cooker
Iโm not sure of other techniques. But I love just tossing them in on a day Iโm doing house or yard projects, stirring occasionally and really making the house smell great. -
Itโs the primary usage of my slow cooker
Iโm not sure of other techniques. But I love just tossing them in on a day Iโm doing house or yard projects, stirring occasionally and really making the house smell great.I use this recipe but 1/2 it for a 3lbs bag of apples.
How to Make Apple Butter in your Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
A simple Homemade Apple Butter recipe that you can make in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. Canning instructions included, or freeze to store.
Tastes of Lizzy T (www.tastesoflizzyt.com)
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

The consistency of your apple butter is what Iโm aiming for; it looks perfect.
Hats off to you for reusing a jar!


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Thank you for your kind words
I did try my best either way it still tastes good.Iโm sure it does! Little trick that I use is after Iโve mashed down the cooked apples and put the pot in the oven Iโll put a wooden spoon just inside the oven door so the moisture can escape
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

Jam is more see through.
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Didnโt have a proper jar on hand so improvised with a coffee jar

We got a basket of apples for free and made apple sauce (which we put in the freezer), and apple jam (we had a leftover pack of preservation sugar that needed to get used).