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Place peeled and diced apples in a large saucepan with the unsweetened apple juice.
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Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, until apples are tender.
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Mash the apples to the consistency you prefer.
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Add the spices and Splenda (or sugar if you like) and mix well.
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Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan and place in a preheated oven at 275°F.
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Bake for approximately 3 hours, stirring every hour and remove when the apple butter is the consistency you like.
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Pour into clean jars with tight fitting lids, with lids just lightly placed on top.
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Let cool, tighten lids and refrigerate.
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I can't keep it long enough to worry about it spoiling!