Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Recipe from Cooking Light - stores in refrigerator up to 2 months in an air-tight container. No butter in this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 6 1⁄2 cups granny smith apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 pounds)
• 1 1⁄4 cups apple cider
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger

directions

1. Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Place apple mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
2. Combine pureed apple mixture, sugar, and remaining ingredients in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store butter in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 months.