Cinnamon Apple Butter 2

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.
2. 2
   (Don't worry about making them perfectly sized.)
3. 3
   Place in a large, nonreactive saucepan and pour cider over them.
4. 4
   Cover the pot and cook for about 30 minutes over low heat, until the apples are soft.
5. 5
   Cool the mixture, divide it into two batches and puree each in a food processor or blender.
6. 6
   (At this point, you have an unsweetened applesauce, which makes excellent baby food).
7. 7
   Pour the pureed fruit into a large baking dish, sprinkle with the apple pie spice, and stir.
8. 8
   Spread mixture evenly in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake in a 300-degree oven for 2-3 hours , until thick and deep brown.
10. 10
    Stir every 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool the apple butter and then scoop it into a clean jar with a sealable lid.
12. 12
    It will keep for up to two months in your refrigerator.