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Oven-Made Apple Butter

As a kid, Arlene's mom used to help make apple butter in big copper kettles over an open flame. This recipe is a lot easier and just as delicious!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon applesauce
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 6 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup "tiny" red cinnamon candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a large pot, combine all ingredients. Stir until thoroughly blended, then pour into a roaster pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep from sticking and burning.
  • Ladle apple butter into containers and refrigerate. It makes a lot so you can share some with your neighbors. Enjoy!