Recipe#5065

Title: Apple Butter

From: Lauren Roberts
Date: 27 Nov 1995 15:59:37 U
Recipe By     : Graham Kerr show 

   4      large         granny Smith apples  -- peeled & sliced
     1/4  cup           apple juice
     1/4  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   raisins
     1/4  cup           packed brown sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      lemon rind  -- grated
          dash          ground cloves
          dash          ground allspice
     1/8  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
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 pan. Continue to simmer on very
low heat. Add remaining ingredients & cook another 30 minutes
or until very thick & a dark brown.  Yield: 1 cup
To do by microwave:
Combine apples, juice, water & raisins in a 2 1/2 qt casserole.
Microwave on high (650 watt oven), covered, for 10 minutes.
Stir halfway through. Add remaining ingredients & microwave
on medium, covered for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Uncover & microwave on medium for 3 minutes. Process
until smooth.
Serving Size  : 25