Processing: Pack cooked butters immediately into hot jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Adjust lids and process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. When cool, test seal, remove bands, and store in a cool place. Butters can also be frozen or stored for short periods of time in the refrigerator.
Making and Preserving Fruit Spread Using Clear Jel®
FAQ
How do you store fruit butter?
How long does homemade fruit butters last?
How do you process fruit butter?
What is the difference between fruit jam and fruit butter?
How do you store a jar of fruit butter?
Check the seal of each jar and remove the rings, unsealed jars should be moved to the fridge. Store sealed jars of fruit butter in a cool, dry place for up to 18 months. ***Choose from: ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, star anise, vanilla extract, balsamic vinegar, or citrus zest.
How do you preserve Cherry butter?
Preserve the cherry butter by boiling the jars in a large pot of water. Place the closed, hot jars in a large pot lined with a textile kitchen cloth and fill the pot with hot water. The water should come about halfway up the sides of the jars.
How long does fruit butter last in a jar?
Move the jars to a clean towel and let the fruit butter come to room temperature. Check the seal of each jar and remove the rings, unsealed jars should be moved to the fridge. Store sealed jars of fruit butter in a cool, dry place for up to 18 months.
How long does it take to can fruit butter?
Seal the jars with two-piece canning lids until fingertip tight and load into a hot water canner. Process the jars for 10 minutes if you’re using half-pint or pints, 15 minutes for quarts. If you’re working at an altitude higher than 6,000 feet, process the fruit butter in the canner for 15 minutes, or 20 minutes if using quarts.