You can spread Diane Widmer's apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. She shared the recipe from her home in Blue Island, Illinois. For a smoother texture, use tender varieties such as McIntosh or Cortland apples.
INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice * 1/3 cup sugar * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves * 6 medium apples, peeled and quartered (3 pounds)
SERVINGS 16 CATEGORY Lower Fat PREP 20 min. COOK 120 min. TOTAL 140 min.
DIRECTIONS
Place the apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a blender or food processor; cover and process until blended. Adding 3-4 apple pieces at a time, cover and process until smooth. Pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups.
