Apple Butter

OLD FASHIONED APPLE BUTTER
1 peck of Apple's (10-12 pounds)
2 cups of water or apple cider
2 cups white sugar
4 cups brown sugar
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice

If you have a strainer, quarter then steam your apples. Process through apple strainer. If  you don't have a strainer, Peel, core then quarter your apples. Steam apples then process in food processor or blender.
Combine all ingredients in large heavy-duty Dutch Oven. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for about 2 hours until water is evaporated. While cooking adjust spices to taste. When finished, refrigerate or can using proper canning methods.

I love Apple Butter and there are many recipes out there for crock pot Apple Butter, they are fantastic. For me this is faster and makes a much bigger batch for canning. I use it most often.  To check if apple butter is done, spoon a small amount onto a spoon or plate, if holds it shape it is ready! Enjoy!