OLD-FASHIONED APPLE BUTTER 
4 lbs. Golden Delicious apples (12 c., pared and sliced)
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. apple cider
1/2 c. sugar per cup of pulp

Place apples in a large kettle with apple cider. Bring to boil and simmer over low heat about 15 to 20 minutes until apples are tender. Put through sieve and measure pulp. Add 1/2 cup sugar per cup pulp and remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat 1 to 2 hours or until butter is thick, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot jars; seal. Makes approximately 5 pints.

 

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