Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> 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!
> >
> > Apple Butter
> >
> (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

Bless your plum-pickin' little heart!

Thankee most kindly!
Carol