Comments on: Slow Cooked, Chunky, Spicy Apple Butter

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:32:26 +0000

fall ’09 I picked pears from a friend’s tree that was loaded.
I made pear marmalade and pear butter.
gave away several for christmas
must try my pear butter tomorrow on my oatmeal.
thanks for the tip

By: Elvie

Elvie — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:09:01 +0000

Sounds delicious, but why is it called Apple Butter? Is it an American thing?

By: Elena Geesey

Elena Geesey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:52:27 +0000

Barbara, when I saw this recipe my eyes lit up and I involuntarily breathed OOOOOOH at my computer screen. But I knew I only had 2 apples! Then on Wednesday a friend gave me a HUGE box of fruit, apples & oranges, and I am preparing to make this lovely sounding and I am sure incredible tasting recipe today for New Year’s Day~I can’t think of a better way to start 2010 (other than possibly winning the lottery….hehehe)
My favorite easy winter recipe this year has been dried pinto beans, soaked & simmered in the crock pot with a ham hock. Cooking the beans with the bones has added incredible flavor & depth to the sauce. Other than my yearly Turkey Soup on Black Friday, I haven’t cooked with bones and was simply shocked at how much the marrow contributes. You probably know this one already, but it is so cheap, easy & good.

By: Barbara Samuel O'Neal

Barbara Samuel O'Neal — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:50:04 +0000

Good tip, Ruthie. Thanks!

By: Ruthie

Ruthie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:42:43 +0000

I’m going to try this recipe, for sure.

I do have a ‘tip’ for apple pie/crisp recipes. For the apple fillings, instead of adding flour to the apples to stave of excess juices, try 1/3 to 1/2 c. of granola in the mixture. It adds flavor and texture to the recipe.