Apple Butter

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Source: Mommy Logan

  • 8 cups apple puree, cooked (about 5 lbs raw)
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp orange peel, grated
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ginger

Combine and cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Skin off any foam. Fill hot jars with 1/4" head space. Remove air bubbles by running a table knife inside edge of jar. Wipe jar rims, seal with hot lids and screw bands. Process 10 minutes in a simmering hot water bath.