Spiced Apple Butter
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   6    Apples, sliced
   1 cup  Apple cider
   2 tsp Ground cinnamon
 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
 1/2 tsp Ground allspice
 1/2 tsp Ground cloves

Place apples and cider in pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring
frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Lower heat and simmer,
stirring frequently, for about 1/2 hour. Stir in spices. Continue
simmering and stirring for another 1/2 hour, or until apple slices
have disintegrated and butter is thick. Remove from heat. Transfer
to 4 1-cup containers, and store in fridge. Yield: 4 Cups

From Fred Towner via rec.food.recipes on Dec 20, 1998.