One Hour Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 1 gallon applesauce
• 1 box Sure-Jell
• 2 pounds granulated sugar (more if apples are sour)
• 1 bag cinnamon red hots
• Several drops red food color

Instructions

1. Bring applesauce to boil, then add remaining ingredients. If not spicy enough, add a few drops of cinnamon oil from the drugstore. Cook for 1 hour.
2. Can use blender on applesauce before heating as it makes it more smooth.
3. Pack into scalded jars while very hot. Seal.