Apple Butter

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Apple Butter

Recipe By : Graham Kerr
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Misc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 medium Granny Smith apples -- or Winesap
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
1/8 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon rind -- grated
dash ground cloves
dash ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -- freshly grated

Peel, core & slice apples.

Combine apples, juice, water & raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover & simmer
until apples are softened (about 1 1/2 hours). Process until
smooth & return to the saucepan. Continue to simmer on very low
heat. Add rest & cook another 30 minutes until very thick & a nice
dark brown.

To Microwave (for 650 watt oven): Combine apples, juice, water
& raisins in casserole. Microwave on high (100%), covered, for 10 minutes.
Stir halfway through. Process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients &
microwave on medium (50%), covered,another 10 minutes. Stir halfway through.
Uncover & cook on medium another 3 minutes or until it has thickened to
your liking.

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