Crock pot apple butter

All-Day Apple Butter

Time: 15 minutes prep; 12 hours in the crock-pot.

Yield: 4 pints

Ingredients: 

• 5 1/2 pounds tart cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped 
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Directions:

Place apples in large slow-cooker (6 quart). Combine spices and sugar and pour over apples. Mix well. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hr. Reduce heat to LOW and cook, covered, for 9-11 hours until dark and thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Uncover and cook on low for 1 hour longer. Stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Spoon into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1 in. head space. Cover and refrigerate or freeze. Makes 4 pints.