Apple Butter

Bring 10 gals sweet cider to the boiling point, then add 1 bu apples, peeled, cored and quartered. Let boil, skim the froth as it rises, and stir frequently. When it has boiled down about half, add sugar or molasses to suit taste and boil again until a little when put on a cold dish and cooled will form a nice crust on top. Add a little cinnamon and cloves, or any spices to suit taste, and put away in crocks or jars.- [Unidentified.

Crab Apple Butter

Wash 1/2 bu crab apples, trim off blossom and stem ends, cut each apple in half, and remove any wormy parts. Put in a preserving kettle over the fire, cover with cold water, let boil until very soft, and after it has cooled a little, rub through a wire sieve. To 3 cups of the sifted pulp, add 1 cup sugar, let come to the boiling point and boil 20 minutes.- [Mrs. D. L. A., Ore.