I'm jealous! We had a late freeze this spring that killed all the fruit tree blossoms in our area. We got one apple on our tree and the midsummer drought killed it.

I usually make applesauce. A little cinnamon, a little nutmeg, no sweetener needed. Not as time consuming as apple butter. By the time the apples are ripe I've already had enough of stirring down tomato sauce. You can use the two-part sealing lids and process the jars in a boiling-water bath, then your sauce (or butter) will keep until next year's crop comes in.