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Apple butter with cranberries

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Ingredients

 

  • 6 lb (2.7 kg) of Macintosh apples cut in quarters
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
  • 2 cups (500 g) fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey

Preparation

 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine apples and water.
  2. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring often.
  3. Remove the lid and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the mixture has the consistency of a thick puree stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, cook the cranberries with the sugar over low heat for about 15 minutes or until the mixture has the consistency of a mashed potato stirring occasionally.
  5. Place the cranberry puree in a coarse sifter.
  6. Place the apple puree in a coarse sieve.
  7. Put the cranberries with the sugar into the pan.
  8. Bake over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes or until mashed thick, stirring occasionally. Add honey and mashed cranberries.
  9. Mix well
  10. Transfer the butter into a heatproof bowl and let cool completely.
  11. Place in jars and refrigerate.

Note : Can be kept for 1 month