Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. cider
3 1/2 lb. cooking apples
3 c. sugar
2 tsp. each ground allspice and cloves
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Boil cider for 15 minutes.
Add sliced apples and cook until soft.
Force through a sieve to remove skins and seeds.
Return to kettle.
Add spice, sugar and salt.
Cook slowly until thick and smooth, stirring to prevent scorching.
Pour into jars or crock. Makes about 4 pints.