*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                               Apple Butter

Recipe By     : Graham Kerr
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Misc

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      medium        Granny Smith apples -- or Winesap
     1/4  cup           unsweetened applesauce
     1/4  cup           water
     1/8  cup           raisins
     1/4  cup           brown sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      lemon rind -- grated
          dash          ground cloves
          dash          ground allspice
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg -- freshly grated

Peel, core & slice apples.

Combine apples, juice, water & raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover & simmer
until apples are softened (about 1 1/2 hours). Process until
smooth & return to the saucepan. Continue to simmer on very low
heat. Add rest & cook another 30 minutes until very thick & a nice
dark brown.

To Microwave (for 650 watt oven): Combine apples, juice, water
& raisins in casserole. Microwave on high (100%), covered, for 10 minutes.
Stir halfway through. Process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients &
microwave on medium (50%), covered,another 10 minutes. Stir halfway through.
Uncover & cook on medium another 3 minutes or until it has thickened to 
your liking.

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