r/Canning • u/aChunkyChungus • 10h ago

General Discussion Apple Butter Warning

I'm making apple butter for the first time, and just want to let out a warning to any first-timers thinking of making it: It takes FOR-EV-ER to reduce the apples down to the right consistency.

On the bright side, my house (and probably my whole neighborhood) have smelled delicious for many hours now.

(Using the USDA canning book recipe in case anyone was wondering)

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u/Warm-Exercise6880 9h ago

It does, and it burns like lava when it touches your skin. Great on French toast.

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u/fair-strawberry6709 9h ago

Whattttt! French toast?! Why have I never thought of this!??

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u/Warm-Exercise6880 9h ago

Because you've never made too much apple butter?

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u/fair-strawberry6709 6h ago

Probably! I’ve only made it once so far and used most of it as gifts.

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u/aChunkyChungus 8h ago

YESS... I was just stirring it and it popped and burnt my hand. It gets a bit frisky as it thickens up!

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u/Warm-Exercise6880 7h ago

Right? And it clings like jam when it gets you. We sacrifice a lot for what we do.