Apple Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium apples
1 c. apple cider
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spices
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Quarter and core apples but do not peel.
In a 3-quart glass bowl, combine apples and cider.
Microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until apples are soft.
Transfer to blender.
Blend until smooth.
Return to glass bowl.
Combine with sugar and spices.
Microwave on High 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until mixture thickens.
Store in jars.