Cider Apple Butter

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Ingredients

2 pounds granny smith apples
1 1/4 cups apple cider
3/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Peel, core and slice the apples into quarters. Combine apples and apple cider in medium- sized stock pot. Bring cider to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until apples are very tender about 20 minutes.
Transfer apples and cider to a blender or food processor and puree the apples until mixture is very smooth. Add sugar and spices to the puree and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and reduced 30-40%.
Let cool and transfer to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator.

Dixie Crystals Insight

NOTE: To check that Cider Apple Butter is done, drop a spoonful on the surface of the batch. If it holds its shape for several seconds, it is ready. Another method is to drop a spoonful on a chilled plate. If the consistency is thick and spreadable like jam, it is done.

Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Kelley Epstein @Mountain Mama Cooks.

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