Granny Beck's Apple Butter

Cook time: 1 1/2 to 2 hours | Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 pounds assorted apples, peeled cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
• 3 cups apple cider
• Zest and juice of lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Directions

In a dutch oven over medium heat melt butter and add the apples. Cook the apples until slightly soft about 5 minutes. Add the cider, zest and juice of lemon, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally for about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours until it is reduced and thickened. Mash the apples with a potato masher. Let cool before serving.