2005 Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter

By boandozzy

One serving (2 tablespoons) equals 66 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, trace protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter in Light & Tasty August/September 2004, p47

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 medium apples, peeled and quartered (3 pounds)

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 140mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a blender; cover and process until blended. Adding 3-4 apple pieces at a time, cover and process until smooth.

Pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups.