Apple Butter

OLD FASHIONED APPLE BUTTER
1 peck of Apple's (10-12 pounds)
2 cups of water or apple cider
2 cups white sugar
4 cups brown sugar
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice

If you have a strainer, quarter then steam your apples. Process through apple strainer. If  you don't have a strainer, Peel, core then quarter your apples. Steam apples then process in food processor or blender.
Combine all ingredients in large heavy-duty Dutch Oven. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for about 2 hours until water is evaporated. While cooking adjust spices to taste. When finished, refrigerate or can using proper canning methods.

I love Apple Butter and there are many recipes out there for crock pot Apple Butter, they are fantastic. For me this is faster and makes a much bigger batch for canning. I use it most often.  To check if apple butter is done, spoon a small amount onto a spoon or plate, if holds it shape it is ready! Enjoy!

Harvest Apple Sourdough Bread

This sourdough bread is my husbands favorite. He likes it fresh out of the oven, or toasted. He will eat it for breakfast or dessert! It is loaded with fruit and nuts.

Harvest Apple Sourdough Bread
Stir together:
1 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pieces
Add:
1 cup fed sourdough starter
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons yeast (optional for a quick rise)
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon maple flavor
5 cups flour (more or less depending on wetness of starter)
Directions:
Knead to form a smooth dough, let the dough raise until it is doubled in size. divide dough into halves and gently form into tow loaves. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Raise again until double. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray loaves with warm water and slash bread with a serrated knife. Bake bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.