Spiced Winter Squash Butter

Ingredients

 * 3 medium acorn or other winter squash
 * 1/2 cup thawed undiluted concentrated apple juice
 * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

 * Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
 * Cut squash in half lengthwise;
 * discard seeds and stringy pulp.
 * Place squash, cut sides down, in a pan.
 * Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.
 * Cool.
 * Scoop out pulp to equal 3 cups.
 * Place pulp in a blender or food processor;
 * process until smooth.
 * Combine pureed squash, apple juice, and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil.
 * Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.