Spiced Apple Butter

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.