Apple Butter

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. peeled and chopped apples
• 1 c apple cider
• 1- 1/2 c sugar, divided
• 3/4 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t cloves

Preparation

Step 1

in Dutch oven bring apples, apple cider and 1/2 c sugar to a boil over high heat. Cover but leave lid slightly ajar and boil 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, stir every 5 minutes.

Process cooked apples and cooking liquid in a blender until smooth. Return mixture to the pot. Stir in cinnamon, cloves and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered and stirring often until thickened, 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.