Old Fashioned Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. tart apples
3 c. apple cider
4 c. sugar
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Wash, peel and quarter apples.
Bring apples and cider to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes. Puree apple mixture in blender.
Add sugar and spices, mixing well. Pour puree into a shallow baking pan and bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 hours or until thick to hold its shape.
Pour into hot sterile jars and seal.
Makes 4 to 5 pints.