Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
• 1 1/4 cups apple cider
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Place apple mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.

Combine puréed apple mixture, sugar, and remaining ingredients in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store butter in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 months.

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon