Apple Butter
Ingredients
3 | quarts |
applesauce
unsweetened |
* |
2 | pounds |
sugar
|
|
1 | pound |
brown sugar
|
|
¾ | cup |
apple cider
|
* |
½ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
allspice
|
* |
¾ | teaspoon |
cloves
|
|
3 | teaspoons |
cinnamon
|
Directions
The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce.
Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325℉ (160℃)) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add spices.
Return to oven and cook 1 hour more.
Apple butter requires long, slow cooking.
(Can also be made in a crockpot)