Spiced Fruit Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. apples, pears or peaches
3/4 c. apple juice, pear nectar or peach nectar
1 to 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
5 tsp. Equal for Recipes or 16 packets Equal sweetener or 2/3 c. Equal Spoonful*

Preparation

Peel and core or pit fruit; slice.
In a Dutch oven, combine prepared fruit, fruit juice and spices.
Bring to boiling; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fruit is very tender.
Cool slightly.
Puree, part at a time, in a blender or food processor or with a food mill.
Return to Dutch oven.
Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until desired consistency, stirring frequently. (This will take 10 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from heat; stir in Equal.
Transfer to freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Store up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Makes about 3 cups.