Apple Butter As Made By Meiko Recipe By Tasty Recipes

SLOW-COOKER APPLESAUCE AND APPLE BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Peel and roughly dice the apples, removing the cores.
• Add the apples to a slow cooker with the water, salt, and cinnamon sticks, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, stirring halfway through.
• Uncover and remove the cinnamon sticks. Using an immersion blender, blend until your desired consistency is reached.
• Scoop out half of the applesauce and enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
• To the remaining applesauce, add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low, stirring halfway through.
• Enjoy!

APPLE BUTTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine Honeycrisp apples, Granny Smith apples, and apple cider in a large stainless steel or enamel-coated saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture reduces by about half, about 20 minutes.
• Stir sugar and lemon juice into the apple mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking at a simmer until the mixture is very thick, about 25 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

HOT BUTTERED RUM BISCUITS AS MADE BY MEIKO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the biscuits: Preheat the oven 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
• Cut ¼ cup (60 g) of the shortening into small pieces. Add to the dry ingredients and work into the flour with your hands or a fork until the mixture is crumbly in texture. Grate the frozen butter with a box grater, then fold into the dry ingredients.
• Create a well in the center of the bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and use a rubber spatula to fold until combined and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• Lightly flour your surface and hands, then turn the dough out onto the surface and knead 3-4 times, until the dough comes together. Use a floured rolling pin to roll dough into an 8-inch square rectangle about 1 inch high. Fold the dough over itself twice and roll out again. Repeat folding and rolling 3 more times, rotating the dough 90° each time.
• Use a 2-inch (5 cm) round cutter to cut out 12-15 biscuits, gathering any scraps and folding/rolling again to cut out more. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of shortening, then brush over the top of each biscuit.
• Bake the biscuits for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, make the hot buttered rum sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and ½ cup rum. Bring to a strong boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted. Stir in the salt and remaining 2 tablespoons of rum.
• Pour the sauce over the biscuits and serve warm.
• Enjoy!

ALL-DAY APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Place apples in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pour over apples and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. , Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 9-11 hours or until thickened and dark brown, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking). , Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer. If desired, stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cover and refrigerate or freeze.