Apple Butter IV

This is a simple, lightly spiced apple butter made with apple sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 45 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 6 cups apple juice
• 8 cups white sugar
• 6 (16 ounce) jars applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or slow cooker, bring to a boil the applesauce and apple juice. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.n

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir the mixture into the simmering applesauce. Continue simmering 2 hours more, creating a thick, rich butter. Ladle the apple butter into sterile jars and refrigerate.n