Stove Top Apple Butter
["6 to 7 lb. cooking apples, unpeeled, cored and quartered", "3 c. water", "3 1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 stick cinnamon (about 4 in.)"]
["In large kettle, bring apples and water to a boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender.", "Press apples through a colander or food mill.", "Discard peels.", "Return pureed apples to kettle.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently until very thick and dark brown, about 8 hours.", "Freeze in containers."]
["cooking apples", "water", "sugar", "cinnamon", "cinnamon"]