Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 4 lb (1.8 kg) apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup apple cider or water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine apples and cider in a heavy pot, cover and simmer 25–30 minutes until very soft.

2. 2

   Blend or mash until smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Cook uncovered over low heat 1–2 hours, stirring often, until dark, thick and spreadable.

5. 5

   Cool and refrigerate or freeze.