PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH APPLE BUTTER

Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter image

You can spread this apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. For a smoother texture, use tender varieties such as McIntosh or Cortland apples. -Diane Widmer, Blue Island, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 medium apples, peeled and quartered (3 pounds)

Steps:

Place the apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a blender; cover and process until blended. Adding 3-4 apple pieces at a time, cover and process until smooth. , Pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Uncover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.