Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apples, cut in pieces
1 c. water
2 c. apple cider
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Place water and apples in pan; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender.
Add rest of the ingredients. Cook over low-heat until thick and dark, (about 2 hours or more). If too runny, use less liquid.
Makes 1 1/2 quarts.