Spiced Fruit Butter
["3 lb. apples, pears or peaches", "3/4 c. apple juice, pear nectar or peach nectar", "1 to 2 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg", "1/8 tsp. ground cloves", "5 tsp. Equal for Recipes or 16 packets Equal sweetener or 2/3 c. Equal Spoonful*"]
["Peel and core or pit fruit; slice.", "In a Dutch oven, combine prepared fruit, fruit juice and spices.", "Bring to boiling; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fruit is very tender.", "Cool slightly.", "Puree, part at a time, in a blender or food processor or with a food mill.", "Return to Dutch oven.", "Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until desired consistency, stirring frequently. (This will take 10 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from heat; stir in Equal.", "Transfer to freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.", "Store up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.", "Makes about 3 cups."]
["apples", "apple juice", "ground cinnamon", "ground nutmeg", "ground cloves", "packets Equal"]