Apple Butter VI

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 4 pounds cooking apples - peeled , cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a 5 quart saucepan, bring apple cider and apples to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and, stirring often, simmer 10 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.

2. 2

   Sieve the mixture through a strainer or food mill, then return to simmer in the saucepan.

3. 3

   Stir sugar and brown sugar into the mixture. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.

4. 4

   Transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate or freeze until serving.