Apple Butter II

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  quarts unsweetened applesauce
• 2  lbs granulated sugar
• 1  lb brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup apple cider

• SPICES

• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 3  teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

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