Ingredients
3 unsweetened applesauce
2 granulated sugar
1 brown sugar
3/4 apple cider
1 spices:
1/2 nutmeg
1/4 allspice
3/4 ground cloves
3 cinnamon
Directions
The thicker skinned, late Summer and Fall apples produce a grainier
texture that's best for applesauce. Stir applesauce, sugars, and cider
together and cook in a slow oven(325 deg F.) for 3 hours, stirring
occasionally. Add spices. Return to oven and cook 1 hour more. Apple
butter requires long, slow cooking. (Can also be made in a crockpot.)
Servings: 12 servings
Apple Butter/Oven Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Apple; Crock Pot; Crockpot; Fruit
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We hope you enjoy this Apple Butter_Oven recipe.
