INGREDIENTS
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5 cups dried apples (about 3/4 pound)
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5 cups apple cider
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1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans
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3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
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1 large egg
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1 cup unsulfured molasses
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting