Apple Butter For Canning

Directions

1. 1
   Core and thickly slice apples. (should have 30 cups of sliced apples).
2. 2
   Place in a 10 quart Dutch Oven. Add water or cider. Bring to a boil,.
3. 3
   reduce heat. Cover and cook until apples are soft, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir occasionally. Press through food mill or sieve, and return to.
5. 5
   dutch oven. Boil mixture gently uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring.
6. 6
   frequently with long handled spoon until mixture is of desired thickness.
7. 7
   about 1 3/4 hour. Stir in spices, cook and stir for 15 minutes more.
8. 8
   Pour into 11-12 hot half pint jars (or 6 pint jars) Adjust lids and.
9. 9
   process pints 5 minute quarts 10 minute in a boiling water bath canner.