Apple Butter - apples

Method

• Pare and quarter apples.
• cook until very tender with a little water in a cover pot.
• (I use a dutch oven).
• Puree cooked apples.
• Measure 30 cups into roaster pan.
• while still warm stir in rest of ingredients.
• mix well.
• bake at 325 Degrees F for 3.5 to 5 hours.
• baking time depends on type of apple used and how fast the sauce thickens.
• apple butter has a tendency to cook faster around the edges of the pan so STIR OFTEN.
• when apple butter is medium thickness, pour into hot sterilized glass jars.
• Seal immediately.