Supreme Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 1 can frozen apple juice concentrate , 12 fluid ounce
• 0.5 cups apple cider
• 4 pounds Macintosh apples - peeled , cored and chopped
• 0.75 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 cup apple brandy
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, bring apple juice concentrate, apple cider, and Macintosh apples to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stirring occasionally, simmer uncovered about 1 hour, until apples are easily mashed.

2. 2

   Mix dark brown sugar, apple brandy, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into the apple mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Transfer to sealed sterile containers, and cool at least 1 hour before serving.