OVEN BAKED APPLE BUTTER 
16 c. applesauce
8 c. sugar
1/2 c. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. allspice
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. cinnamon

Combine applesauce, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice. Tie the spices in a muslin bag, if desired, (except for stick cinnamon). Add to the applesauce mixture. Bake in a heavy enameled pan in 350 degree oven for about 2 hours, or when no liquid separates from a spoonful when dropped on a saucer. Remove the spices and laddle into hot jars and adjust lids following manufactures directions. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Makes about 6 pints.

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Oven Baked Apple Butter
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 Kris (United States) says:
My first try at Apple butter and this came out great. I only had about 10 cups of applesauce so I cut the recipe in half and I still ended up with over 6 pints of finished product! I'll definitely make it again!

 

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