Plum-Apple Butter Recipe
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Plum-Apple Butter

By: Nancy Michel 
"I look forward to cooking up this fruity spread each December, using the plums I picked and froze during summer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 40 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tart apples, peeled and quartered
  • 2 pounds plums, pitted and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

  1. Place apples, plums and water in a large kettle; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool. Puree in batches in a food processor or blender; return all to the kettle. Add sugar and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Pour into jars. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is amazing--couldn't stop sampling. I had Oklahoma sand plums, which are very hard to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
This is the first time I've tried anything like this and I was so pleased with the way it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by nicnakpatywack   view full review
This is delicious. If you have ever had those real fruit leathers, which are a better version...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by YVANOORT   view full review
Fantastic! I reduced the sugar a bit, but that is just personal taste. I will definately make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by David   view full review
Turned out very nice. Will make for great gifts. :-)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2011 by Mandi B.   view full review
I have never tried apple butter before so I don't know what it's supposed to taste like but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by Amanda (GF-CF-SF-FF)   view full review
I wasn't such a fan of the combined fruit flavor... I prefer straight apple butter or plum...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by suzanne   view full review
This was great. I only used 1/2 cup of sugar because I use it as a fat substitute in baking....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by Heidi   view full review
If I could give this 20 stars, I would! It is really really good! I always season to taste. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by ahalya   view full review
the consistancy was like apple sause.wonderful smell, could be the new like for bath and body...

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