Tomato-Apple Butter
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Tomato-Apple Butter

Yield: 3 pints

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sterilize jars by placing clean jar, lids, and caps in warm water, and boil 15 - 20 minutes.
  2. Cook tomatoes 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Press through a sieve and measure out 4 cups.
  4. Cook apples in water until very tender.
  5. Press through a sieve and measure out 2 cups.
  6. Combine sieved tomatoes and apples, lemon juice, sugar, and spices.
  7. Cook mixture rapidly about 25 minutes, or until thickened and clear.
  8. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  9. Pour into hot, sterile jars.
  10. Seal.
  11. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Other Information

Author: Organization.United States Department of Agriculture

Source: Tomatoes On Your Table (1944-01-01)

Category: Sauce

Measure: avoirdupois

Ingredient: tomato, lemon juice, sugar, clove, apple, allspice, water, cinnamon

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, sieve, stove, pot

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