Skill required: Patient Beginner
3 lbs. Granny Smith apples
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1. Peel the apples. It's okay if a little peel gets left on. Core the apples. Chop into fairly uniform chunks.
2. Combine with water in 6-8 quart pot. Bring to a boil, cook until apples are softened.
3. Add sugars and spices, stir to thoroughly coat apples.
4. Using an immersion blender to puree apples until completely smooth.
5. Lower temperature to medium-low. Adjust to keep at a constant simmer.
6. Stir, scraping bottom, every 10-15 minutes - depending on rate of simmer - for 4-5 hours.
7. Apple butter is finished when color has turned to a dark, deep brown and the flavor has turned from sugary sweet to caramel-like.
Yield: About 1 1/2 pints
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