Champagne Apple Butter

Ingredients:

• 1  can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 pounds Macintosh or Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup champagne
• 1 TBSP ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring apple juice concentrate, champagne, and apples to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stirring occasionally, simmer uncovered about 1 hour, until apples are easily mashed.
2. Mix dark brown sugar,  cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into the apple mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Transfer to sealed sterile containers, and cool at least 1 hour before serving.