no just spoon it in the jar when it gets done , while its still very hot ..we just remove some the fire so its not so hot to stand next to ..and just laddle it out right then and there in the jars.. sorry i didnt anwser befor now .been away awhile :(
for apple butter you can make it several different ways ..out on an open fire pit ..or right in the oven ..just pre cook the apples untill tender..a sour or more softer apple .like jonnathons..or mackintoch ..works well ..just blend your pre cooked apples in a blender ..so you have apple sause...
black raspberry jelly i think is the best ....we should take a vote on what the best jelly/jam is lol..my vote is for black raspberry :)..id have to say ..home made apple butter is next ..we make some killer butter ..pear butter is to die for lol