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Cranberry Apple Butter (Gluten-Free)---

Cranberry season is upon us. There is nothing like their crisp, unique taste. Combining delicious homemade apple butter with this distinct holliday flavor is fabulous. These make wonderful gifts also! I could not wait, and as soon as it was ready I spread spoonfuls on gluten-free English Muffins.....Heaven!

Let's make some cranberry apple butter!

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups apple cider
• 4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 tbsp. nutmeg
• 8 cups cranberries
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 35 apples (we used Honey Crisp),cored, peeled and cut into chunks

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large saucepan on medium to high heat, combine cranberries, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange juice, and apple cider. Bring to rolling boil, stirring frequently until cranberries soften.

• Lower heat to low, add apples . Simmer until apples are soft, about 1 hour to 1 and 1/2 hours. Stir frequently. 

•  Remove cinnamon sticks, puree in blender. Set aside.

• Fill clean jars to about 1/2 inch from rim, clean rim, screw on tops. Immerse in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

VIOLA!

We have cranberry apple butter! Enjoy!