4 qts. sweet apple cider
3 qts. pared and quartered cooking apples
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Heat cider to boiling in a 5 quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered until cider measures 2 quarts, about 1 1/4 hours. Add apples. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently until apples are soft and can be broken apart with a spoon, about one hour.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently until no liquid separates from pulp, about 2 hours. Heat to boiling. Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars. Seal and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.