From: recipelink.com

Apple Butter
Recipe By : Graham Kerr

4 medium Granny Smith apples -- or Winesap
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
1/8 cup raisins
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon rind -- grated
dash ground cloves
dash ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -- freshly grated

Peel, core & slice apples.

Combine apples, juice, water & raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover & simmer until apples are softened (about 1 1/2 hours). Process until smooth & return to the saucepan. Continue to simmer on very low heat. Add rest & cook another 30 minutes until very thick & a nice dark brown. Yield: 1 cup

To Microwave (for 650 watt oven): Combine apples, juice, water & raisins in casserole. Microwave on high (100%), covered. Stir halfway through. Process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients & microwave on medium (50%), covered. Stir halfway through. Uncover & cook on medium another 3 minutes or until it has thickened to your liking.