Perfect Apple Butter

• 6 cups sweet apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional)

1. Place apples and cider in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Lower heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 1 hour, or until apple slices have disintegrated and butter is thick.
4. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon.
5. Pour into sterilized jars.
6. Seal and process according to directions in a reputable canning guide.

sweet apples, apple cider, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-apple-butter-7857 (may not work)