This beer can chicken is baked, and it always comes out moist, tender, and flavorful. Do you get sick of eating the same old, boring chicken? Give it a try! Cooking and preparation are quite simple. Other variations can be cooked on the grill, but we like to bake our beer can chicken. Our entire family enjoys this dinner.
| Prep Time: | 40 mins |
| Cook Time: | 4 hrs 20 mins |
| Additional Time: | 12 hrs |
| Total Time: | 17 hrs |
| Servings: | 80 |
| Yield: | 10 1/2-pint jars |
Ingredients
- 6 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and cut into small cubes
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 (11 ounce) packages individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
Instructions
- Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and cloves in a slow cooker.
- Cook on High until apples are tender enough to easily mash with a fork, 3 to 5 hours. Purée apple mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Microwave unwrapped caramels in a microwave-safe dish until melted, about 30 seconds. Add to slow cooker and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
- Inspect ten 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes. Wash the new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- Pack apple butter into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids, and screw-on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 62 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 28 mg |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Excellent! I upped the spices and salt and added a touch of lemon juice. Very tasty, I will be giving this away for Christmas!