Apple Butter
["2 qt. cider", "3 1/2 lb. cooking apples", "3 c. sugar", "2 tsp. each ground allspice and cloves", "1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Boil cider for 15 minutes.", "Add sliced apples and cook until soft.", "Force through a sieve to remove skins and seeds.", "Return to kettle.", "Add spice, sugar and salt.", "Cook slowly until thick and smooth, stirring to prevent scorching.", "Pour into jars or crock. Makes about 4 pints."]
["cider", "cooking apples", "sugar", "ground allspice", "ground cinnamon", "salt"]