Traditional Apple Butter

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Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Core and chop apples. (Do not peel.) Combine apples and cider in slow ~cooking pot. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until apples are mushy. Puree in food mill or sieve. Return pureed mixture to pot; add sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Cover and cook on low one hour. Will keep several weeks in the refrigerator. Or, if desired, pour into hot sterilized jars and seal, or pour into freezer containers and freeze. Makes approx. 8 cups. This is the recipe I use every year and it is wonderful. CROCKERY COOKERY by Mable Hoffman Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 11-12-94