Spiced Apple Butter

Ingredients

• 3 pounds apples, pears or peaches
• 3/4 cup apples juice, pear nectar or peach nectar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2/3 cup Equal ® Spoonful*

  * May substitute 16 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

1. Peel and core or pit fruit; slice. Combine prepared fruit, fruit juice and spices in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fruit is very tender. Cool slightly.
2. Puree in batches in blender, food processor or with a food mill. Return to saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until desired consistency, stirring frequently. (This will take 10 minutes to 1-1/2 hours.)
3. Remove from heat. Stir in Equal®. Transfer to freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or up to 3 months in freezer.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 24

Source: Equal ®