Apple Butter ~Sinfully Delicious!!

I have been making this tasty butter spread for a very long time, we have 5 apple trees in our back yard and this is a great way to use up our apples. Spread this on toast or bagels and enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds apples

1 pound butter

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Peel the apples and remove the cores; chop and toss into a baking pan.

Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, water, cinnamon and lemon juice; stir making sure the apples are evenly coated.

Bake the mixture in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes or until apples are softened.

Remove from oven and mash the apples with a fork, stir in the remaining brown sugar; add the butter and return to oven.

Bake for another 20 minutes or until butter is completely melted; allow cooling to room temperature.

Blend with an electric mixture, pour into containers, cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

*Please keep in mind that not all dried herbs and spices are gluten free so check the labels to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free. The same applies for prepackaged store-bought items, check the labels to be sure. If in doubt, call the toll free number on packaging to be safe and to make your cooking/eating experience is truly gluten free.