Bauman's Apple Butter is made in season, in small batches by a Pennsylvania Dutch family using a centuries old recipe of clean fresh apples, pure apple cider and sugar. Bauman's Apple Butter is thick, dark and rich! Over five pounds of apples are required to yield one pound of Apple Butter. It is so concentrated no refrigeration or even a lid is needed. In fact, it will keep for years, though the flavor is so good that you'll want to enjoy it as soon as possible. Thin with hot water if thicker than desired.