Spiced Ginger-Apple Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in saucepan, stirring.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium; simmer until apples fall apart, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Puree in processor in batches with ginger.
4. 4
   Return to pan.
5. 5
   Partially cover apple butter; simmer over medium heat (sauce tends to splatter) until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool completely.
7. 7
   (Can be made 1 week ahead.
8. 8
   Cover and refrigerate.)