> wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jun 2017 21:18:00 -0500, jinx the minx
> > wrote:
>
>> Julie Bove > wrote:
>>>
>>> "jinx the minx" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>>> I live in a large metropolitan area where most everyone knows what apple
>>>> butter is (my generation and older, at least), but I've only rarely seen
>>>> it
>>>> in grocery stores (it's more of a specialty store item). For me, it's
>>>> something people make and can themselves, not buy.
>>>
>>> I think availability depends on where you live. It's readily available in PA
>>> and NY. You can get it here in WA, but I don't know that every store has it.
>>> I was surprised to see that Walmart had perhaps the smallest selection of
>>> jams and such that I'd ever seen. Plenty of counter space dedicated to the
>>> stuff but it was still mostly strawberry jam or grape jelly.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> It was very common here growing up, but like I said, it's something people
>> make, not buy. I guess I take that homemade availability for granted. If
>> I wanted some now, I would make it, or get it from a relative that has made
>> some, not seek it out from a store. That is to say, I would never, ever
>> buy it from a store. Not under any circumstance. Likewise, lefse.
>
> That's silly... there are wonderful commercial apple butters and they
> cost a lot less than making one's own especially considering the
> time... this is my favorite: http://tinyurl.com/ycj87uc7
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Musselman...tter& veh=sem
> Wonderful recipies:
> http://www.musselmans.com/
>
>

No thank you. I'll stick with homemade.

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jinx the minx