Dutch Apple Preserves

Dutch Apple Preserves

1 pound Granny Smith Apples (3-4 apples)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon margarine
1 pouch Certo Fruit Pectin

1. Wash 6- 8 ounce (1/2 pint) jars and screw bands and set aside. Wash and prepare lids according to manufacturers directions. Cut open pectin pouch, stand upright in a cup and set aside.

2. To prepare fruit mixture: Peel and core apples, finely chop. In a medium bowl combine apples, raisins, and water. Measure 3 and ½ cups of apple mixture into a 6-8 quart saucepan. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, and allspice.

3. Add sugar and margarine to apple mixture. Margarine reduces foaming during boiling. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a full rolling boil. (A full rolling boil is one that continues to bubble while you are stirring.)

4. Quickly add pectin, stir. Return mixture to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and continue to stir for 15 seconds longer. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon.

5. Quickly ladle preserves into clean 8-ounce jars. Wipe jar rims and threads with damp clothe.

6. Cover with two-piece lids. Process in boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool completely before checking seals. Check seals. Label and date. Makes 6 (1/2-pint jars).

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