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Default REC: Homemade Apple Butter

In article .com>,
Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> This is a recipe of my mom's. This stuff never killed anyone to my
> knowledge, but times have changed and so have canning procedures.
> Perhaps someone with canning experience will pop in and tell how to
> properly process it in the 21st century. Tastes good!
>
> Carol
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Apple Butter
>
> Recipe By :Carol Peterson

(snip)
> When thick, add the spices and cook until thick enough to spread.
>
> Seal in sterilized jars.


You rang?

You're good right up to the last line. Those jars need to be processed
in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. If you only washed the jars and
kept them hot (did not sterilize <i.e., boil for 10 minutes>), process
for 10 minutes and you're good.

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_02/apple_butter.html

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