- 2 pounds (1 kg) McIntosh apples, peeled and cored (6 large apples)
- 2 pounds (1 kg) Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (4 large apples)
- 1 cup (250 mL) apple cider
- 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25 mL) lemon juice
- Cut McIntosh apples into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Cut Granny Smith apples into smaller dice.
- Combine apples and cider in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and boil gently for 20 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and boil gently for about 25 minutes or until mixture is very thick. There should still be some tender apple chunks remaining. Remove from heat.
- Ladle into sterilized jars and process as directed for Shorter Time Processing Procedure .
- Add 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cloves and allspice with the sugar.