8 cups (8 medium) quartered peeled apples
2 cups apple cider or apple juice
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1. microwave directions: In 3-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine apples and cider. Microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring twice during cooking.
2. In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container, process apple mixture until smooth. Return to casserole. Add sugar, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; blend well.
3. Microwave on high for 25 to 35 minutes or until thickened and dark brown, stirring once halfway through cooking. (Mixture will thicken as it cools.)
4. Spoon into 4 clean, hot 8-oz. jars or moisture-vaporproof containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; cover with tight-fitting lids. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon * Calories: 30 * Calories from Fat: 0 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 0 g 0% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 0 mg 0% * Total Carbohydrate: 8 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 7 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit or 1/2 Carbohydrate