Apple Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Cut apples in quarters and remove seed (do not peel).
2. 2
   In heavy pot over high heat, cook apples and cider to boiling. Reduce to medium and cover.
3. 3
   Simmer 15 to 20 minutes until apples are very tender.
4. 4
   Press apple mixture through a sieve.
5. 5
   Return pulp to pot; add sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
7. 7
   Cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until mixture is thick, dark and mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; ladle into jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
9. 9
   Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes about 10 (8 ounce) jars.