Stove Top Apple Butter
["7 lb. cooking apples, unpeeled, cored and quartered", "3 c. water", "3 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1 stick cinnamon (approximately 4 inches)"]
["In a heavy pan bring apples and water to a boil.", "Reduce and simmer until apples are tender.", "Press apples through a colander. Discard peels.", "Return pureed apples to heavy pan.", "Stir in other ingredients.", "Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently until thick and color is dark brown, about 7 to 8 hours.", "Freeze.", "Makes about 6 cups.", "Delicious with hot homemade bread."]
["cooking apples", "water", "sugar", "cinnamon", "cinnamon"]