Apple Butter

I learned to can last year, and to make apple butter. I was going to write out the whole process, but I think sharing the link to the site that helped me the most would be better. That way you can look around in case there is something else you want to know to do. This lady does an excellent job of talking a novice through the processes, and after you figure things out you will know what you can skip (like how to can it and such). I will say that I loooove cinnamon, so I add way more than what the recipe calls for. After the first batch, I got a little more relaxed and would add nutmeg or ginger. Be careful with the cloves...it'll make your butter bitter if you add too much. Nobody wants bitter butter. hehehe My friend made hers with just sugar and red hot candies. I made mine with Splenda due to trying to get off of sugar. Okay, enough of all of that. I'm tired this morning, and tend to get babbly when I'm tired. I hope this helps any of you looking to make apple butter. .If you have any questions I'll try to answer them for you. Oh, I just thought to mention....whatever you use to stir the apple butter once it starts cooking down will get stained, so don't use your favorite pearly white serving spoon or your Great Aunt Ethel's 90 year old wooden spoon. :)

http://www.pickyourown.org/applebutter.htm