16 Steps to Canning Apple Butter Step 9, Apples are Getting Soft After enough time the apples get soft enough to process them through the food mill. You keep stirring to prevent sticking or scorching on the bottom. Paul used a sharp metal spoon from time to time to break up the big apple halves to help the process. Here we are ready to start the next process. ⇦ Back to Step 8 On to Step 10 ⇨Return to Canning Apple Butter Page 2 |