Spiced Winter Squash Butter

Ingredients

 * 3 medium acorn or other winter squash
 * ½ cup thawed undiluted concentrated apple juice
 * 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
 * ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

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