Apple Butter

Yield: 3 1/2 pints

Ingredients

• 15 medium size apples
• 1 1/2 quarts cider
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Wash and slice firm tart apples; no need to remove core just seed and peel.
2. Add cider and boil for 15 minutes or until apples are mushy.
3. Press through sieve (should be about 3 quarts pulp).
4. Gently boil pulp for 1 hour or until it begins to thicken. Stir occasionally.
5. Stir in spices and continue cooking slowly for 3 hours or until thickened. Stir frequently.
6. Pour into hot sterilized jars. Leave 1/4 inch headspace. Seal.