How Do You Make Apple Butter From Applesauce?
You can make apple butter easily from applesauce. Apple butter is essentially applesauce that has been cooked longer so that the sugars caramelize. Apple butter lasts longer than applesauce. Following is a canning recipe for making apple butter from applesauce. Preparation: Add the applesauce to a stockpot or sauce pan. Add the sugar and the cinnamon. Simmer over low heat stirring frequently to prevent burning. The applesauce will become darker and thicker. You can test that the apple butter is ready to be canned when it will round up or maintain a peak on a spoon. Canning: Pour the apple butter into sterilized canning jars. You can use your dishwasher to sterilize the jars. Leave 1/2 an inch of empty space at the top of the jar to prevent the apple butter from spilling out and ruining the seal. Place sterilized lids and rims on the jars. Boil in water for 15 minutes. You can use a water bath canner, or simply use a stock pot filled with boiling water. Remove the jars after boiling bei
