Apple Butter(Microwave Oven)  
["9 medium quartered apples, peeled and cored", "1 c. apple cider", "1 c. sugar", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves"]
["In 2-quart glass casserole combine apples and cider.", "Microwave (High), covered, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until apples are soft.", "Transfer to food mill or blender for smoothing, to even texture.", "Return to casserole; combine with sugar, cinnamon, pie spice and cloves.", "Microwave (High) 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until mixture thickens.", "Store in freezer or refrigerator in sterilized jars.", "Makes about 1 quart."]
["quartered apples", "apple cider", "sugar", "cinnamon", "pumpkin pie spice", "ground cloves"]