Apple Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Pare apples thinly; quarter, core and slice.
2. 2
   Should be about 11 quarts sliced apples.
3. 3
   Put in large kettle and add cider.
4. 4
   Cook until there is sauce.
5. 5
   (If fine butter is wanted, put through food mill.)
6. 6
   Turn sauce into a large roasting pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a preheated 325° oven for 1 hour or until sauce is reduced, about half.
8. 8
   Stir occasionally.
9. 9
   Add sugar and stir until it is thoroughly mixed with apples.
10. 10
    Bake another hour, stirring frequently.
11. 11
    Add spices, tied loosely in cheesecloth bag and bake 1/2 hour or until mixture is a reddish amber color.
12. 12
    Stir several times.
13. 13
    Remove bag and pack in hot sterilized jars; seal.