Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. apples, peeled and quartered
2 c. apple cider
3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice

Preparation

In large saucepan, cook apples in cider until tender, stirring occasionally.
When tender, process apples through a sieve or food mill.
Measure 6 cups of pulp into same pot.
Stir in sugar and spices.
Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, to prevent scorching.
Cook about 1 hour or until very thick.
Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars and seal.
For longer storage, process pint jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.