6 c  Sweet apples, peeled, sliced
1 tb Ground cinnamon (optional)
1 c  Apple cider

Place apples and cider in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring
frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Lower heat and simmer,
stirring frequently, for about 1 hour, or until apple slices have
disintegrated and butter is thick. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon, if
desired. Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 in. headspace. Cap
and process in 10-minute boiling water bath. Makes 4 1/2 pint jars.