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Apple Butter
by Nichole Donaghe
serves: 3
  Apple Butter
Ingredients:
  5 lbs   apples
  1 cup   apple cider
  2 tbsp   organe juice
  2 cup   brown sugar
  0.50 cup   grandualte sugar
Directions:
  •Make the Apple Butter: Combine the apples, cider, and orange juice in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft -- 30 to 40 minutes.

•Remove the pan from the heat. In small batches, purée the apples and any cooking liquid through a food mill. Return the purée to the Dutch oven, add the sugars, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, still stirring, until the purée thickens slightly -- about 10 minutes.

•Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Transfer the butter to a clean jar and cool completely. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.