Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: the thicker skinned, late summer and fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce. stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg f.) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. add spices. return to oven and cook 1 hour more. apple butter requires long, slow cooking. (can also be made in a crockpot.)

Target recipe: place apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a blender or food processor, cover and process until blended. add 3-4 apple quarters, cover and process until blended. repeat until all of the apple quarters are processed. pour apple mixture in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. uncover, and cook for 1- 1.5 hours longer or until thickened. store in an air tight container in the fridge.