Apple Butter

This was my Great-grandmother Nancy Aria Elizabeth Palmer Stough White's recipe. She was the only great-grandparent I knew well, and I loved her dearly. That makes this a good recipe to start out the new year. 

Granny Aria’s Apple Butter

3 c. sugar

1 t. allspice

½ t. cloves

½ t. nutmeg

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. salt

Apples—enough to make 1 gallon after peeled and cored

1. Peel, core, and slice apples; add just a little water and cook until tender;  run through  colander or blender.
2. Mix all dry ingredients with apples.  Place in baking dish and bake at 225⁰ for 2-2½ hours.  Stir several times during baking.  It thickens as it bakes.
3. Can in small jars.

Note:  More of the spices can be added if you like spicier apple butter.  The above ingredients are Granny Aria’s original recipe.