5 apples (1.5 – 2 lbs.)
5 cups water
1 Tbsp. vinegar

• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, until apples are very tender
• Strain apple pulp and water through a sieve, the return to pan (will be thin like apple cider)

1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 lemon, juice and zest

• Add to pan and simmer until thickened (approx. 2 hours)
• Refrigerate and use promptly, or can to preserve longer

Yield: 1 cup
Source: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/apple_butter/