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Old Fashioned Apple Butter
 (NAPSI)-One of the best things about apples is that you can choose from so many tasty varieties. Michigan, "the variety state," offers a full range of apple flavors from sweet to tart to satisfy apple lovers everywhere.
Michigan specializes in both traditional favorites and zesty newcomers. It's a major producer of such long-established varieties as Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Ida Red and Rome. Among the newer varieties there's Empire, Jonagold, Braeburn, Spartan, Ginger Gold, Fuji and Gala.
Michigan also grows many apples for juice, cider, sauce and pies. Look for apple products made with Michigan-grown apples for the best taste.
Here's a great recipe for you and your family to enjoy.
Old Fashioned Apple Butter
(No Fat, No Cholesterol, Low Sodium)
3 pounds sliced Michigan Apples
1 quart Michigan Apple cider or Michigan Apple juice
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
- Place Michigan Apples and Michigan Apple cider in large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Over medium heat, bring Apples to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until Apples are tender. Drain Apples, reserving liquid.
- Press Apples through sieve, discarding peels. Return Apples to original pan with reserved liquid. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until Apple mixture mounds on spoon, about 15 minutes. Add sugar and spices. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 hour longer, stirring frequently. Mixture should thicken.
- Quickly ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized jars and cover with lids and bands. Process covered with boiling water for 5 minutes. OR Cool and freeze the Apple Butter. Yield: 3-1/2 cups
Per serving, 1 tablespoon: 40 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 11 g Carbohydrates, 1 mg Sodium, 1 g Fiber.
For more information about Michigan Apples, visit the Michigan Apple Committee's Internet homepage at http://michiganapples.com
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