What is the difference between apple butter&apple jelly?
Apple butter and apple jelly are both made from apples, which is about all they have in common. Both styles are very different in taste, texture, ingredients and the process by which they are made.DescriptionButters and jellies are both different types of preserves. Butters are fruit pulp cooked with sugar and spices until thickened. Jellies are a clear fruit spread made with strained fruit juice which is jelled until firm.AppearanceThe consistency of apple butter closely resembles thick apple sauce, whereas apply jelly resembles gelatin. Butters are dark brown and solid in color while jelly has a light, transparent amber color. Jelly is firm and holds its shape until cut and spread; butter can be spread or poured.IngredientsApple butter is made with whole apples, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Apply jelly is made using only the juice of the apple with sugar and no additional spices.PreparationMaking apple butter involves boiling whole apples and cooking until soft. The entire apple is ma
