
Michigan Delicious Apple Butter
4-5 LBS Delicious Apples
2 Cups Apple Cider
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wash, core and quarter apples. Place in crock pot with apple cider. Bring to a boil on the high setting and then reduce the heat. Allow apples to slow cook on low, in cider for about 6-8 hours. When the cider had boiled down and the mixture is a think consistency, add the spices ad cook for an additional hour.
When the mixture is thickened, taste for spice balance, adjust if needed. Puree the mixture in a food processor into apple butter a couple cups at a time. Allow to cool and can according to traditional canning method or the manufacturer directions on the box of canning supplies.
Makes about 4 pints
Originally posted at Simply Davine October 2004
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