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Apple Butter Grandma Style

This is the recipe my grandma used to make. I've tried others with regrets, but this is the best!!!!

Steps

In an 8 or 10 quart pot combine apples and cider or juice.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cover simmer for 30 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Then puree in a food processor or blender.
Return to pot.
Stir in sugar , cinnamon , cloves , and allspice.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cook uncovered , over very low heat 11 / 2 hours or till very thick , stirring often.
Ladle into hot , sterilized half-pint jars , leaving a 1 / 4-inch headspace.
Wipe jars rims.
Place lids on jars and screw on the jar rings.
Process in boiling-water canner 5 minutes.
Remove jars and cool on racks.
Makes 5-6 half-pints.

Ingredients

tart cooking apples, apple cider, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice