Apple Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Quarter, core and peel apples.
2. 2
   Put in a large saucepan with the apple juice and cook over low heat, partly covered, until very soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
3. 3
   Puree in a food processor until very smooth.
4. 4
   Return to the saucepan and stir in sugar and spices. Cook, uncovered, over very low heat until dark brown and very thick, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.
6. 6
   Put in jars, cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.