Apple Pie Conserve

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine apple juice and raisins; let stand for 1 hour to plump the raisins.
2. 2
   In an 8-quart pan, combine the apples and lemon juice, stirring until the apples are well coated; stir in the raisin mixture.
3. 3
   In a bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until blended.
4. 4
   Stir the sugar mixture into the apple mixture; add in the butter.
5. 5
   Over med-low heat, heat the apple mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
6. 6
   Increase heat to med-high and bring the mixture to a boil; decrease heat and simmer, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Increase heat to med-high and bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Stir in the pectin; return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
10. 10
    Remove pan from heat; skim off any foam.
11. 11
    To prevent floating fruit, allow conserve to cool for 5 minutes before filling jars.
12. 12
    Gently stir conserve to distribute fruit.
13. 13
    Ladle the conserve into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
14. 14
    Wipe the jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth.
15. 15
    Cover with hot lids and apply screw rings.
16. 16
    Process half-pint jars in a 200° water bath for 10 minutes, pint jars for 15 minutes.