Apple Butter

Name: Apple Butter
Ingredients: 2 pounds, McIntosh apples, cored, quartered, and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 pounds Fuji, apples, cored, quartered, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup, apple cider; 1 cup, Calvados or applejack; 1 cup (7 ounces), granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) packed, light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons, lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon, salt

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By Christie Morrison ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2015

Although it’s in the same family as applesauce, apple butter goes a step further, requiring cooking down apples to concentrate their flavor, drive off water, and caramelize their sugars.

SERVES 48 (Makes about 3 cups)

TIME 2 to 2½ hours, plus 1 hour cooling

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