Apple Butter

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 pounds sugar
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce.
  2. 2
    Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325F (160C)) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3
    Add spices.
  4. 4
    Return to oven and cook 1 hour more.
  5. 5
    Apple butter requires long, slow cooking.
  6. 6
    (Can also be made in a crockpot)

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