Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2 hours
YIELD: 2 cups.
You can spread this apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. For a smoother texture, use tender varieties such as McIntosh or Cortland apples. —Diane Widmer, Blue Island, Illinois
Ingredients
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3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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6 medium apples, peeled and quartered (3 pounds)
Directions
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1.
Place the apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a blender; cover and process until blended. Adding 3-4 apple pieces at a time, cover and process until smooth.
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2.
Pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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3.
Uncover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 46 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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