APPLE BUTTER (Pancake Toppings)

This tastes really good on toast too

APPLE BUTTER

Apple Butter

16 medium apples (about 4 pounds)

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4 c sugar

¼ teaspoon cloves

2 c water

Wash apples; Wash apples; remove stem and blossom ends; do not peel or core. Cut apples into small pieces. Add water; cover; simmer until apples are soft. Press through a sieve or food mill. Measure 2 quarts apple pulp.

Combine apple pulp, sugar, and spices in a large saucepot. Cook slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As pulp thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. (If too thick, add a small amount of water or apple juice for desired consistency) Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Adjust tow-piece caps. Process 10 min in a boiling water canner.

Yield: about 5 pints