APPLE N PEAR BUTTER

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I don't know what I enjoy more...the smell of the house while this is simmering or eating it with buttered biscuits...

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb granny smith apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 lb pears, peeled, cored and quartered
1 c apple juice
1 c water
brown sugar as needed
2 tsp cinnamon, freshly ground - i use a microplane for this
1 tsp ground cloves - i use a spice grinder
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg - microplane works well
zest and juice of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the apples and pears in juice and water until soft on medium heat. Let cool and blend in a food processor. Add back into pot using a measuring cup. For each cup of puree add 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  • 2. Add all spices, lemon juice and zest. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until thickened.
  • 3. Ladle into sterilized jars and process in boiling water 10 minutes.

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