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Apple Butter II
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
3 quarts unsweetened applesauce
2 lbs granulated sugar
1 lb brown sugar
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon clove
3 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
1. The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce.
2. Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg F.) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Add spices.
4. Return to oven and cook 1 hour more.
5. Apple butter requires long, slow cooking.
6. (Can also be made in a crockpot.)
By RecipeOfHealth.com