Mel'S Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs. apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 cups water
3 cups packed brown sugar
1 box powdered pectin
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground all-spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Combine apples and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cook for 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Mash apples and stir in all other ingredients.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Put mixture in pint jars; 1/4 inch from top.
Seal and put in boiling bath water for 5 minutes.