Ingredients
4 to 5 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 pounds)1 cup water5 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon butter1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground mace, optional
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, combine apples and water. Cover and cook slowly until tender. Measure 4-1/2 cups apples; return to the pan. (Save remaining apple mixture for another use or discard.)
Stir in sugar and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in spices. Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
