Dutch Apple Preserves
1 pound Granny Smith Apples (3-4 apples)
½ cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups water
¼ cup bottled lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon margarine
1 pouch Certo Fruit Pectin
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Quickly ladle preserves into clean 8-ounce jars. Wipe jar rims and threads with
damp clothe.
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).