Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups apple cider 
• 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 pounds apples i use 2 granny smith apples peeled chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until tender.
2. Place apple mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
3. 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.