Apple Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   In an 8-quart pot, combine apples, apple juice, lemon juice, and butter.
2. 2
   Over medium heat, bring the apple mixture to a boil; decrease heat and simmer, covered, until the apples are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove the cover; add in sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring gently between each addition.
4. 4
   Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5. 5
   Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Stir in all the pectin; return to a full boil, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Boil, stirring constantly, 1minute.
8. 8
   Remove pan from heat; skim off any foam.
9. 9
   Gently stir in the nutmeg and cinnamon until combined.
10. 10
    To prevent floating fruit, allow the preserves to cool 5 minutes before filling the jars.
11. 11
    Gently stir the preserves to distribute the fruit.
12. 12
    Ladle the preserves into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
13. 13
    Wipe the jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth.
14. 14
    Cover hot lids and apply screw rings.
15. 15
    Process half-pint jars in a 200° F water bath for 10 minutes; pint jars for 15 minutes.